Kachina Doll
| Object Title | Deer Dancer Katsina |
|---|---|
| Native Name | Sowi-ing |
| Object Number: | 2009-10-52 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Hopi |
| Provenience: | United States of America Arizona |
| Culture Area: | Southwest Culture Area |
| Maker: | Vinton Lomahaptewa |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Wood Paint |
| Technique: | Carved Painted Incised |
| Iconography: | Deer Dancer Walking Stick Cloud Corn |
| Height: | 36 cm |
| Outside Diameter: | 15.5 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 and has an elongated snout bearing teeth. Antlers are affixed atop the head above a multicolored brim. Long ears protrude from either side of the head. The body is painted pink with white geometric designs. A painted kilt is wrapped around the waist and a sash hangs at the rear. The figure leans on two walking sticks, one held in each hand. This figure is the Deer Dancer (Sowi-ing) Katsina. Made by Vinton Lomahaptewa. (Colton, H. 1959 #91, Wright, B., 1973 #166)
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Native American Voices Opening Celebration (01 Mar 2014 - 01 Mar 2014) | View Objects in Exhibition |
| Recent Acquisitions Case: Katsina Figures Rain Warriors (21 Oct 2011) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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