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Object Number
995-29-10/73509
Display Title
Shulawitsi kachina and elder of cottonwood root
Descriptions
Object Description
Shulawitsi kachina and elder; Zuni elder wearing painted white pants, white tunic with red trim, red moccasins, and leather shawl carrying offering bowl containing chipped turquoise. Elder is followed by a Shulawitsi kachina (Little Fire God) who is prodding him with his fire sticks. Kachina is painted black with white, red, gold, and turquoise spots and wears black kilt with blue waistband, red moccasins, and a fur bandoleer. Figures are mounted on a base, which is signed "Zuni Fire God and Father, Steven Cumosoa."
Inventory Description
Kachina, 2 figures, wood, 1 holding bowl of turquoise chips, other w/ fur/feathe
Classification
- Kachina
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1980-1989
Artist
Steven Cumosoa
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
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New Mexico
Dimensions
Overall: 14.5 x 8.8 x 12.8 cm (5 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 5 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73509 & K15 & 5H2W\ 5 1/2d & Zuni\ Fire God\ & Father\ Steven Cumoson
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1980-1989 - 1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1980-1989 - 1995)
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