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Object Number
995-29-10/73498
Display Title
Small, flat Hemis cradle kachina of stained cottonwood root
Descriptions
Object Description
Small, flat Hemis cradle kachina of cottonwood root. Designs are etched into wood and then colors are stained on. Kachina has raised visor with red rim and star pattern, elaborate stepped green tableta, black rectangular eyes, and green neck ruff. Arms are etched across natural brown torso, which has three vertical red lines at waist. Neck ruff, torso decorations, and red lines are also depicted on back of doll.
Inventory Description
Carving, wood, flat kachina, polychrome, with protruding visor and ruff
Classification
- Carving
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1980s
Culture
- Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms
Hopi mesas
Materials
Wood, Pigment, Cottonwood root
Dimensions
Overall: 11.2 x 4.5 x 1.8 cm (4 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73498 & K13
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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