Skip to main content
Carved scene of a medicine man
Carved scene of a medicine man
Object Number 995-29-10/74565
Display Title Carved scene of a medicine man
Descriptions
Object Description Scene of a Navajo medicine man sitting cross legged on a sheep skin with his medicine bundle open before him. The man wears brown moccasins, white pants, grey shirt, silver concha belt, turquoise necklace, and purple headband. His hair is tied in a traditional knot. Items spread in front of him on a white cloth include several leather pouches, wooden rattles, a wedding basket, half a gourd, sticks, and several boards with fire holes. Mounted on sandstone. Signed on the bottom "Nelson B. Watchman".
Inventory Description Sculpture, seated male on stone platform with paraphenalia on blanket
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 1980-1989
Artist Nelson B. Watchman
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Wood, Sandstone, Wool, Sheepskin, Bead
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 8.7 x 8.9 cm (2 13/16 x 3 7/16 x 3 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/74565; Nelson / B. / Watchman ; NM 31/2 H / 11 " W 4 1/2 L
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.