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Object Number
995-29-10/73505
Display Title
Salimopia kachina of cottonwood root with black torso
Descriptions
Object Description
Salimopia Shikan'ona (warrior from the nadir) 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). Black torso with yellow shoulders and forearms, turquoise belt, and white kilt with green and black rim designs. Leather sash across torso. Legs are yellow and moccasins are red. Holds a green yucca whip in each hand. Mounted on base. Kachina is part of set of 10 depicting participants in a Shalako ceremony (995-29-10/73499-73508). Presumed to be carve[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 8.4 x 10.2 cm (6 11/16 x 3 5/16 x 4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73505 & K14G & set
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1980-1989 - 1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1980-1989 - 1995)
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