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Object Number 995-29-10/73508
Display Title Mudhead kachina of cottonwood root
Descriptions
Object Description Mudhead kachina of painted cottonwood root with black fabric kerchief around neck. Body painted brown with black kilt and red moccasins. Head has bumps on top, sides, front, and back. Protruding eyes and mouth with black centers. Mounted on base. Kachina is part of set of 10 depicting participants in a Shalako ceremony (995-29-10/73499-73508). Presumed to be carved by Steven Cumosoa. (See notes/histories- attribution, bibliography).
Inventory Description Kachina, Mudhead, wood, pigmented, felt kerchief, perforated hands
Classification
  • Kachina
Department Ethnographic
Date 1980-1989
Artist Steven Cumosoa
Culture
  • Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 6.9 x 5.5 cm (6 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73508 & K14J & set
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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