Skip to main content
Object Number
995-29-10/73486
Display Title
Hummingbird Kachina of cottonwood root
Descriptions
Object Description
Hummingbird Kachina of painted cottonwood root, in dancing stance with one foot raised and both arms straight out in front. Orange body with white circles. Red case mask with blue beak, red moccasins, black leggings and fabric loincloth, turquoise belt and armbands, green neck ruff, and necklace of turquoise, red and white beads. Red, blue, and white yarn tied around legs just below knees and around wrists. Leather straps across chest and blue, orange, and white feathers on head.
Inventory Description
Kachina, carved wood, polychrome paint, yarn accents, feathered headdress
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960s-1970s
Culture
- Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms
Hopi mesas
Dimensions
Overall: 29 x 10 x 22 cm (11 7/16 x 3 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Distance: 10 x 22 x 29 cm (3 15/16 x 8 11/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73486
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
