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Kachina Doll

Object Number:22619
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Zuni
Provenience: United States of America
New Mexico
Culture Area: Southwest Culture Area
Section:American
Materials:Wood
Paint
Feather
Cloth
Yarn
String
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Metal
Mollusk Shell
Iconography:Bow
Feather
Shell
Rattle
Length: 46 cm
Width: 17 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Mr. Vanderwagen, 1902

Description

Wooden Zuni Katsina doll with movable arms. The face is unpainted and has rectangular eyes and mouth. A padded collar and a large, shell necklace are worn around the neck. An undecorated, cloth shirt is worn over the torso and a painted, cloth kilt is worn around the waist. A large feather is inserted into the kilt. One hand is holding a bow and the other holds a rattle. Fringed leather leggings cover the legs and leather moccasins painted blue and red cover the feet.

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