Catalog Number |
CAS 0520-0005 |
|
Category |
Carvings |
Object Name |
Katsina |
Culture |
Hopi |
Global Region |
North America |
Country |
USA |
State/Prov./Dist. |
Arizona |
County |
Navajo |
Other Geographic
Data |
Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa; Village: possibly Shungopovi |
Maker's Name |
Victor Charlie (ca. 1900-?) |
Date of Manufacture |
ca. 1940-1960 |
Collection Name |
Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) |
Materials |
Wood; Paint; Feathers |
Description |
3-dimensional carved figure, possibly representing Lenang (Flute Katsina); Figure is carved without legs and its upper body is painted muddy yellow on one side, turquoise green on other shoulder and orange down center; Face is painted turquoise green with black rectangular eyes and triangular mouth; Figure wears painted dance kilt; Several natural and dyed feathers of several varieties are attached to top and back of head. |
Dimensions (cm) |
Height = 22.6, Width = 7.0, Depth = 4.3 |