Kachina Doll
| Object Title | Salimopia Katsina |
|---|---|
| Native Name | Salimopia |
| Object Number: | 22618 |
| 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 Hide Fur Metal Mollusk Shell |
| Iconography: | Flower Blossom Corn |
| Height: | 45.72 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Mr. Vanderwagen, 1902 |
Description
Wooden Zuni Katsina doll with movable arms. The face is unpainted with eyes joined by a horizontal band of black. The mouth is detached and flower blossoms are painted on the sides of the head. A collar of feathers surrounds the neck. A leather pouch is strung across the body and a shell pendant hangs from the neck. A painted breechcloth is wrapped around the waist with green and yellow yarn tassels. This figure is likely the Zuni Seed Warrior (Salimopia) Katsina.
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