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Object Number
995-29-10/73504
Display Title
Salimopia kachina of cottonwood root with multi-colored squares on torso
Descriptions
Object Description
Salimopia Itapanahnan'ona (warrior from the zenith) kachina of painted cottonwood root with large black fabric ruff at neck and small green ones at ankles and right wrist. Black case mask with red and blue tubular mouth, white eyes outlined in green which are joined together, flower designs in orange, green, and brown for ears against white background, and a horizontal red tube with blue end affixed to head (oriented front to back). Top of head is yellow and back is red. Design on torso consists of six squares on each side randomly painted red, yellow, black, white, or turquoise. Wears turquoise belt, white kilt with green and black rim designs, and leather sash across torso. Legs are vertically striped in white, red, blue, yellow, and black. Holds a green yucca whip in one [see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Kachina, wood, polychrome, leather pouch, yarn ruffs, turquoise bracelet
Classification
- Kachina
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1980-1989
Artist
Steven Cumosoa
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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New Mexico
Dimensions
Overall: 17 x 7.5 x 8.1 cm (6 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 3 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73504 & K14F & set
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1980-1989 - 1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1980-1989 - 1995)
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