Kachina Doll

30-21-34

From: United States of America | Arizona

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 30-21-34
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience United States of America | Arizona
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Paint | Feather | String
Description

Round, wooden Katsina doll. The face is painted green with red circles around stubby ears. The eyes are bulging and the mouth is a protruding snout. A red and yellow brim is attached above the forehead and feathers are attached to the top of the head. The body is painted red and yellow and a kilt is painted over the waist.

Height 25.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward F. Henson, 1930

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