| Catalog Number |
CAS 0496-0016A-C |
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| Category |
Carvings |
| Object Name |
Figurine (Hopi bride) |
| Culture |
Hopi |
| Global Region |
North America |
| Country |
USA |
| State/Prov./Dist. |
Arizona |
| County |
Navajo |
| Other Geographic
Data |
Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa; Village: Oraibi |
| Maker's Name |
Jimmy Kewanwytewa (1989-1966) |
| Date of Manufacture |
ca. 1940s |
| Collection Name |
N/A |
| Materials |
Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Cotton; Reeds; Cotton string |
| Description |
3-dimensional carved figurine of Hopi bride, shown in standing position wearing carved and painted black wraparound dress, white wedding manta, and white moccasins, she is holding a separate reed carrying case containing a miniature woven rain sash; Figure's hair is worn in two long braids at the sides of her head, with small bundle of actual feathers tied atop her hair; Carving is unsigned. |
| Dimensions (cm) |
Height = 29.0, Width = 11.7, Depth = 10.3, Length = 10.0 |