Description |
3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position (with upraised left arm), representing Alo Mana (no translation), who may have been introduced from the eastern pueblos and often appears with katsinam from that area, performing same duties as a Hopi Kachin' Mana; Her arms are painted a flesh tone and she wears a carved and painted black one-shoulder dress with red sash belt, white maiden's shawl, and white moccasins; Her white face mask includes a carved and painted black beard and her hair is worn in two buns at back; Small feather bundle is tied to top of head; She carries ear of white corn in each outstretched hand. |