Description |
3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position representing Pong (Mountain Sheep) Katsina; Figure wears white case mask (should actually be black) with black snout with teeth, blossoms for ears (trimmed in red wool), semi-circular disk around front painted on underside with rainbow band, and pair of curved sheep horns (painted blue and black) on top; Spruce ruff is constructed of real dried plants; Torso is painted blue with white zigzags down arms; Figure's painted clothing includes dance kilt and brown moccasins, real black wool bandolier, garters, and wristlets, white muslin and cotton string sash belt, and brown leather cuffs around tops of moccasins; Small bundle of dried plants is carried in hands. |