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Object Number
45-25-10/28729
Display Title
Niman Katsina Mask
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Hemis Katcina; Niman Katcina
Object Description
Niman katsina helmet - this was worn in the presentation of the Niman Katsina in 1891, and represents the "corn in rows" Katsina. The mask is made of leather with a wooden tablita with a basketry visor and Eagle feathers attached. The tablita is in the shape of cloud with storm clouds (Not phallic) and rainbow symbols. On the mask are symbols of rainbows along the chin and three rain drops in pools of water down the center of the mask. The Eagle feathers on the mask represent clouds or flowers. The three rings in medial line of face an impression of a reed which grows near the water.
Inventory Description
Mask, hide cylinder head, polychrome, wood tableta, eagle feathers
Classification
- Mask
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms
Arizona, northeast
Dimensions
Overall: 56.8 x 335 x 39 cm (22 3/8 x 131 7/8 x 15 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
45-25-10/28729 & 3563
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Jesse Walter Fewkes
(1892)
Collector
Thomas V. Keam
(1892)
Donor
Mary T. Hemenway
(May 5, 1945)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45-25-10/28856 | Sio Hemis Katsina (Home Going Katsina) |
Figurine
|
First Mesa
Walpi | |
|
Media Restricted
| 45-25-10/28726 | Niman Katsina Tablita (headdress) |
Headdress
|
Arizona
| |
| 45-25-10/28854 | Hemis Katsina (Home Going Katsina) |
Figurine
|
Arizona
| |
|
Media Restricted
| 45-25-10/28714 | Sio Hemis Katsina Tablita |
Headdress
|
Arizona
| |
| 45-25-10/28882 | Talawipik Anga Katsina (Lightening Long Haired Katsina) |
Figurine
|
Arizona
| |
| 45-25-10/28831 | Sa'lakomana Katsina |
Figurine
|
Arizona
| |
| 45-25-10/28872 | Sio Salako Katsina |
Kachina
|
Arizona
| |
| 45-25-10/28853 | Hemis katsina (Home Going Katsina) |
Figurine
|
Arizona
| |
|
Media Restricted
| 45-25-10/28727 | Hemis Katsina Tablita (headdress) |
Headdress
|
Arizona
| |
| 45-25-10/28874 | Omowuh (Corn Maid) Katsina. |
Figurine
|
Arizona
| |
| 45-25-10/28824 | Hehey'a & Sa'lakwmana Katsinam |
Sculpture
|
Walpi
| |
| 45-25-10/28830 | Sa'lakwmana Katsina |
Figurine
|
Arizona
|