Shulawitsi Katsina
22620
From: United States of America | New Mexico
Curatorial Section: American
Object Title | Shulawitsi Katsina |
Native Name | Shulawitsi | Cholawitze |
Object Number | 22620 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Zuni |
Provenience | United States of America | New Mexico |
Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Wood | Paint | Feather | String | Hide | Metal |
Iconography | Corn Smut |
Description | Wooden Zuni Katsina doll with movable arms. The entire figure is painted black with multicolored dots. Feathers and string are attached to the top of the head. A fragmentary, painted breechcloth is wrapped around the waist. The right hand holds a stick used to light fires for ceremonies. This figure is the Zuni Fire Katsina (Shulawitsi). (Colton, H. 1959 #151, Wright, B., 1973 #128) |
Height | 22.86 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mr. Vanderwagen, 1902 |
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