Kachina Doll
| Object Title | Maiden Katsina |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 2009-10-27 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Zuni |
| Provenience: | United States of America New Mexico Zuni Pueblo |
| Culture Area: | Southwest Culture Area |
| Maker: | Alan Lewis |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Wood |
| Technique: | Incised |
| Iconography: | Jar Dragonfly |
| Height: | 16 cm |
| Outside Diameter: | 4.5 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Richard William Wolf, Jr. in memory of his mother, Patricia J. Wolf, 2009 |
Description
Wooden Katsina doll carved from one piece of wood. This maiden figure is unpainted and done in the style of a Zuni Katsina. An incised jar (olla) is balanced on top of the figure's head. The facial features are simple, incised lines. Hair is shoulder length and tied in the back. A blanket is worn over the shoulders with decorated edges. Four dragonflies adorn the front of the garment. This figure is likely a variant of Maiden Katsina. Made by Alan Lewis.
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