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Object Number
995-29-10/73499
Display Title
Shalako kachina of cottonwood root with fabric robes and turquoise neckpiece
Descriptions
Object Description
Shalako kachina of cottonwood root with green mask having horns on sides of head, protruding white and black eyes, a long blue open snout, black fabric ruff and long hair, yellow "crow's foot" on head, and white feathers. Has neckpiece of turquoise stone bits and fur pieces instead of arms. Robes are of predominately white fabric with black and green trim and red diamond designs. Yellow leggings and turquoise, white, and red moccasins. Mounted on base, which is signed "Steven Cumosoa." Kachina is part of set of 10 depicting participants in a Shalako ceremony (995-29-10/73499-73508).
Inventory Description
Kachina, carved wood, poly. canvas clothes, yarn, feather, turquoise, fur
Classification
- Kachina
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1980-1989
Artist
Steven Cumosoa
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Dimensions
Overall: 28.5 x 6 x 6.3 cm (11 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73499 & K14-A & H11\ C3\ Steven\ Cumosoa
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1980-1989 - 1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1980-1989 - 1995)
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