| Description |
3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Shalako (Courier of the gods), one of six such figures who appears during the late autumn near the Winter Solstice to bless specially prepared homes and ensure bounty for the village; Figure wears large combination head and body mask comprising blue face mask with bulging eyes, protruding tubular snout, and upturned horn at either side; Mask has crown of black fur across front, green and gray feathers on top, and blue and white feathers and human hair trailing on back; Collar ruff is of wild turkey feathers; Figure is dressed in several carved and painted overlapping embroidered mantas, brown moccasins, and yellow leggings that are tied with black yarn garters. |
