Description |
3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Nahalisho Otshi; Figure's upper torso and upper arms are painted red, with columns of small white cornstalks (?); Forearms and lower legs are yellow; He wears pink satin cloth kilt, print cloth belt, carved and painted blue moccasins, and red yarn wristlets; Case mask has large red tab ears and red tubular mouth; Back of mask is white, while front is bisected by white center, with right half being blue and left half being yellow; Floral motif is painted on each cheek; Neck ruff is made from strip of cowhide with hair still on; Black horse hair and 4 large white feathers in cross pattern are attached to top of mask; Large white feather also glued to each tab ear. |