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Object Number 2008.20.80
Display Title Gans Devil Dancer; antler headpiece
Descriptions
Object Description Gans Devil Dancer; antler headpiece; on wooden base
Inventory Description Katsina, standing figure, black, white antler headpiece, swords
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1980
Artist Vincent Dawahongva
Culture
  • White Mountain Apache?
  • Hopi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms Fort Apache
Dimensions Overall: 42 x 19 x 12 cm (16 9/16 x 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 2008.20.80
Credit Line Gift of Anne Hiatt
Provenance
Collector Anne Hiatt
Dealer Skinner, Inc.
Donor Arnold Hiatt (12/30/08)
Seller Allard Auctions, Inc.

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