Catalog Number |
CAS 1990-0001-0080 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings | |
Object Name | Katsina | |
Culture | Hopi | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Navajo | |
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Homaunum (Debbie Drye) (b. 1952) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1980s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint | |
Description | Miniature 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Avachhoya (Speckled Corn Katsina); Figure's body is red with multicolored dots of color all over; He wears black breechclout with dance sash down back, white moccasins, and black leggings; Case mask has red tab ears and elongated conical nose; Front of mask is muddy yellow with black rectangular eyes and back of mask is red; Multi-colored parrot (?) is perched atop mask; Figure is mounted on cottonwood disk with bear print on top and signed "Homaunum" on underside. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.6, Width = 1.0, Depth = 1.8 |