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Object Number
988-17-10/60681
Display Title
Katsina
Descriptions
Object Description
Katsina (yei bichei dancer), three dimensional figure affixed to a flat wooden base. Body split under left arm . Blue face, feathered headdress attached to rear end of head. Multicolored cloth "skirt" with attached "trains" to rear. Outreached arms, right hand holds piece of green wool. Rattle in left hand. Blue and red yarn armband attached to upper portions of arms. Green yarn collar. Blue and green beaded necklace. Length of pink, satin-like material attached to rear of collar. Lower portion of legs and feet painted red and blue (representing plant). Length of figure = 31.5 cm. (including base).
Inventory Description
Yei figure, carved wood, poly paint, yarn accents, fabric kilt, necklace, feathe
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1970-1979
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Dimensions
Overall: 33.6 x 11.7 x 8.7 cm (13 1/4 x 4 5/8 x 3 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
988-17-10/60681
Provenance
Collector
Kathryn F. Moyes
(1970s - August 26, 1988)
Donor
Kathryn F. Moyes
(1970s - August 26, 1988)
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