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Object Number
985-27-10/59051
Display Title
Kuwanhömsona Katsina (Racer katsina)
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Kuwanhömsona
Object Description
Kuwanhomsona Katsina (Racer Katsina). Background of his face is blue w/ geometric design in dark red outlined w/ black. Round bulging eyes, mouth portrudes, black and orange feathers and fiber(?) attached to the top of his head. Body is painted pink w/ yellow. Kilt is clay colored. Wood.
Inventory Description
Kachina, carved wood, polychrome, feathers and red horsehair on head
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Culture
- Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Coconino County
/
Moenkopi
Additional Geographic Terms
Third Mesa
Dimensions
Overall: 26.2 x 18 x 7.5 cm (10 5/16 x 7 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59051 & 24361
Provenance
Collector
Samuel J. Guernsey
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1900-1950)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.24.33952.1 | Katsina doll "Kuwanhömsona." Racer Katsina. |
Moenkopi
| ||
| 2004.24.33952.2 | Katsina doll "Kuwanhomsona," racer Katsina. |
Moenkopi
| ||
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|
Moenkopi
| |
|
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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|
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|