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Object Number
995-29-10/73490
Display Title
Kachina of cottonwood root with turquoise case mask and red tubular mouth
Descriptions
Object Description
Kachina of painted cottonwood root, probably either a Kwasus Alektaqa or a Kahaila (Mad Kachina):at. Has turquoise high topped moccasins with red detailing, black legs, white kilt with rain sash and foxtail, red cowboy shirt with white arms, turquoise armbands, red head with turquoise face mask and feathers in place of ears. White feather also on top of head. Mask has red tubular mouth, rectangular black eyes, and black yarn as hair. Yellow and white yarn tied around left leg and right arm; black yarn around left wrist; black and white sash of yarn over torso. (See notes/histories- bibliography)
Inventory Description
Kachina, carved wood, polychrome, yarn accents, feathers at head, leather armle
Classification
- Kachina
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1940s-1960s
Culture
- Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms
Hopi mesas
Dimensions
Overall: 25.5 x 7.7 x 8.4 cm (10 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 3 5/16 in.)
Distance: 7.7 x 8.4 x 25.5 cm (3 1/16 x 3 5/16 x 10 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73490 & K5
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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