| Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0853 |
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| Category |
Carvings |
| Object Name |
Katsina |
| Culture |
Hopi |
| Global Region |
North America |
| Country |
USA |
| State/Prov./Dist. |
Arizona |
| County |
Navajo |
| Other Geographic
Data |
Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa; Village: Shungopovi |
| Maker's Name |
Peter Nuvamsa, Sr. (1895-1970) |
| Date of Manufacture |
ca. 1940-1960 |
| Collection Name |
Elkus Collection (Native American) |
| Materials |
Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Wool yarn; Cotton string |
| Description |
3-dimensional carved figure in standing position (with upraised arms), representing Kököle or Qöqöle; Figure wears full yellow head mask with black facial features and black bird tracks painted on cheeks, forehead, and back of mask; Feather bundle tied to top of mask and red feather attached at each side; Green collar completes mask; Figure is dressed in carved and painted knee-length white jacket with buttoned front, blue moccasins, and white leggings, and carries pack basket on his back; "P Nuvamse (sic) $10.00" is printed in pencil on sole of right foot. |
| Dimensions (cm) |
Height = 25.0, Width = 8.2, Depth = 8.6 |