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Object Number
60-5-00/1.1
Display Title
Hopi Kachinas, 16 mm film, color with sound
Descriptions
Object Description
Making of Kachinas (spiritual dancers) dolls. Shots of a master doll maker in the process of making a doll, music and narration of is process and culture around the kachinas, dolls given to children for education to ensure survival of the culture, sentimental perspective; ACI Productions, narrated by Douglas Rapp; 10 min.
Department
Photographic
Culture
- Hopi
Materials
Film
Quantity
1
Provenance
Collector
Jack Breed
Donor
Donated by
Jack Breed
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