| Catalog Number | CAS 0442-0018A-E | |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Katsina preforms | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s to 1960s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) root | |
| Description | Set of in-progress carvings illustrating the various steps in carving and assembling a katsina doll before it is painted; Included are the following pieces: A) Small uncarved cottonwood log; B) Partially carved katsina doll including the head, torso, skirt and legs; C&D) Carved arms and hands, with holes through fists for placement of objects such as rattles; E) Fully assembled katsina doll that has not yet been painted or decorated. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.0, Max Diam = 6.9 |