Kachina Doll
| Object Title | Katsina Chief |
|---|---|
| Native Name | Eototo |
| Object Number: | 2009-10-32 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Hopi |
| Provenience: | United States of America Arizona |
| Culture Area: | Southwest Culture Area |
| Maker: | Manuel Kooyahoema |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Wood Paint |
| Technique: | Carved Painted |
| Iconography: | Gourd Cornmeal |
| Height: | 26 cm |
| Outside Diameter: | 6.5 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. The face is painted white with plain features. A feather is sticking out of the mouth, drooping over a painted, plant fiber collar. A carved plume of feathers sits atop the head. A white, sleeved garment is worn around the torso and a painted skin over the shoulders. A painted kilt and a sash are worn around the waist. A gourd for holding water is carried in one hand and a bag of cornmeal in the other. This figure is the Chief or Father of all Katsinam, Eototo, who contributes to all ceremonies. Made by Manuel Kooyahoema. (Colton, H. 1959 #7, Wright, B., 1973 #18)
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Recent Acquisitions Case: Katsina Figures Rain Warriors (21 Oct 2011) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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