Description |
3-dimensional carved figure in dancing pose, possibly representing Sio Avachhoya (Zuni Spotted Corn Katsina); Figure's torso is painted red and he wears carved and painted black breechclout, fox skin tail sash belt, and concho belt over white pants, and brown moccasins; Case mask with red tab ears and red tubular mouth is red on back and painted with yellow, blue, and white vertical zigzag stripes on front; Bundle of multicolored yarns are tied to top of mask; Fan of large gray feathers and additional multicolored yarns are wired to back of mask; He carries blue rattle in left hand and possible white rattle (string wrapped around wire?) in right hand. |