Catalog Number |
CAS 2012-0003-0033 | |
Category | Carvings | |
Object Name | Carving (2 katsinam) | |
Culture | Zuni Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | McKinley | |
Other Geographic Data | Zuni Pueblo | |
Maker's Name | Gilbert Koskalla | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1990-1995 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Deer antler; Felt cloth; Wool yarn | |
Description | 3-dimensional carving of two Koyemshi or Mudhead katsinam, both shown in standing position, each carved from a separate piece of antler that has been cut at each end and polished, but otherwise unmodified to form their bodies; Eyes, nose, and the top and side knots of their masks are made from small antler pegs that are placed into holes that were drilled into each figure’s head; Arms for each figure have also been fashioned separately and are glued to each figure’s sides; Piece of black felt is wrapped around waist of each figure and secured with black yarn to represent a dance kilt; First figure also wears piece of black felt around neck, secured with black yarn, while second figure wears piece of black velveteen around his neck, secured with black yarn; Both figures are pegged to base that is made from third piece of antler which has been cut at both ends, on bottom and on top to provide level surface on which figures stand. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.1, Width = 3.2, Length = 8.6 |