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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0517 | |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Wood carving (deer) | |
| Culture | Northwest Coast Indian? | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Northwest | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.4, Width = 1.9, Length = 5.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0518 |  |
| Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Letter opener | |
| Culture | Eskimo (?) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | Canada or USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | British Columbia or Alaska | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Bone | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 11.1 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0519 |  |
| Category | Carvings; Watercraft | |
| Object Name | Canoe oar / paddle model | |
| Culture | Haida (?) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | Canada | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | British Columbia | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Northwest Coast | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Model of canoe paddle with wide, spatulate blade that tapers to a blunt point on distal end and tapers more gradually at proximal end, gradually blending into the extended handle which terminates at its proximal end in a short cylinder that is perpendicular to the handle; Blade of paddle is painted black and decorated on each face with pair of red lines that are painted across the width of the blade at its widest point. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.4, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 17.8 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0521A,B |  |
| Category | Bead & Leatherwork | |
| Object Name | Moccasins | |
| Culture | Zuni Pueblo or Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
| County | McKinley | |
| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Leather | |
| Description | Pair of adult-sized moccasins constructed of deer skin; Upper portions of moccasins are painted turquoise blue, accented by yellow and red flaps across the instep, and a red and yellow band around the cuff, and a red and yellow tassel suspended from the cuff on the exterior. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 19.0, Width = 9.0, Length = 25.3 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0522 |  |
| 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; First Mesa; Village: Polacca | |
| Maker's Name | Benson Seenie (ca. 1931-1999) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood; Tempera paint; Cotton string; Leather | |
| Description | Marionette-style katsina with movable arms and legs and "puppet strings" looped through hands; Figure represents Tsuku (Hopi clown) who behaves irreverently during plaza dances to the amusement of the spectators; His torso is painted completely white and he wears blue breechclout, orange patterned sash belt, reddish orange moccasins, and black and blue neck kerchief; Bundle of blue sticks (?) with spruce boughs is worn at his waist, suspended from his shoulder like a bandolier; Small medicine pouch worn around his neck; Hair is fashioned into two whorls on sides of head; Arms and legs are attached to body with leather thong. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 18.3, Width = 6.3, Depth = 3.1 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0523 |  |
| 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; First Mesa; Village: Polacca | |
| Maker's Name | Benson Seenie (ca. 1931-1999) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood; Tempera paint; Cotton string; Leather | |
| Description | Marionette-style katsina with movable arms and legs and "puppet strings" looped through hands, representing Aya (Rattle Runner), who is one of several runner katsinam who race the men in the Hopi villages during the spring; Arms and legs are attached to body with leather thong; Figure's body is painted mostly orange, with left should and leg and right forearm being yellow, while the right shoulder and leg and left forearm are blue; White case mask is bisected vertically on front and back by black line and "X" motif; Star-shaped multicolored rosette is painted on each side of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.3, Width = 5.4, Depth = 3.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0524 |  |
| 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; First Mesa; Village: Polacca | |
| Maker's Name | Benson Seenie (ca. 1931-1999) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint; Cotton string; Leather | |
| Description | Marionette-style katsina with movable arms and legs and "puppet strings" looped through hands; Figurine represents Koyemsi (Mudhead Katsina), a multi-faceted clown who may appear as part of a group or individually at numerous dances; Figure's body is completely painted brown with large black circle with white dots on his belly; He wears a black breechclout, black kerchief, black leggings, and orange moccasins, and black bracelets or armbands; His mask is also brown with slightly bulging eyes and mouth and a knob on either side as well as on forehead and on back; Arms and legs are attached to body with leather thong. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.3, Width = 5.8, Depth = 2.9 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0525 |  |
| 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; First Mesa; Village: Polacca | |
| Maker's Name | Benson Seenie (ca. 1931-1999) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint; Cotton string; Leather | |
| Description | Marionette-style katsina with movable arms and legs and "puppet strings" looped through hands; Figure represents Koyaala (Koshari) (Hano Clown) who behaves irreverently during plaza dances to the amusement of the spectators; His body is painted completely in black and white horizontal stripes and he wears blue breechclout and reddish orange moccasins; Head mask is also painted in black and white stripes and includes pair of upright horns; Arms and legs are attached to body with leather thong. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.0, Width = 5.4, Depth = 3.0 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0526 |  |
| 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; First Mesa; Village: Polacca | |
| Maker's Name | Benson Seenie (ca. 1931-1999) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint; Cotton string; Leather | |
| Description | Marionette style katsina -like carving with movable arms and legs and "puppet strings" looped through hands; Figure depicts a Hopi girl, shown dressed in traditional black woven dress with sash belt and white blanket; Figure is barefoot and without a mask; Arms and legs are attached to body with leather thong. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.9, Width = 6.0, Depth = 2.8 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0527 |  |
| 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; First Mesa; Village: Polacca | |
| Maker's Name | Benson Seenie (ca. 1931-1999) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint; Cotton string; Leather | |
| Description | Marionette-style katsina with movable arms and legs and "puppet strings" looped through hands; Figure represents Powamui Katsina (Bean Dance Katsina) who wears no mask during night ceremonies; His torso is painted reddish orange with one yellow shoulder and one blue shoulder; Forearms and lower legs are also painted either blue or yellow; Figure wears reddish orange moccasins, and black breechclout; Three yellow flowers are positioned in his hair; Arms and legs are attached to body with leather thong. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.1, Width = 5.9, Depth = 2.8 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0528A |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (Wise Man) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint; Commercial link chain | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of wise man in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position and holding a silver chain as offering to the baby Jesus; Figure's facial features are incised and he wears pink head band, gray serape with multi-colored stripes, white pants, blue shirt, and rust colored moccasins; Hair is knotted behind his head; Figurine is mounted on clay base and is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.8, Width = 5.3, Depth = 6.1 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0528B |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (Wise Man) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of wise man in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position with arms extended and holding concho belt as offering to the baby Jesus; Figurine's facial features are incised and he wears chartreuse head band, blue serape with multi-colored stripes, white pants, red shirt, and rust-colored moccasins; Hair is knotted behind head; Figurine is mounted on clay base and is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.3, Width = 5.7, Depth = 6.2 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0528C |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (Wise Man) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of a wise man in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position and holding a silver box as his offering to the baby Jesus; Figure's facial features are incised and he wears orange head band, pink serape with multi-colored stripes, white pants, lavender shirt, and rust colored moccasins; Hair is knotted behind his head; Figurine is mounted on clay base and is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.3, Width = 5.5, Depth = 6.2 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0528D |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (donkey) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of a donkey in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position; Body of figurine is painted gray and its ears, mane, tip of tail, and hoofs are painted black; Facial features are incised; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.1, Width = 4.6, Length = 13.9 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0528E |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (cow) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of a bull in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position; Facial features are incised; Body of figurine is painted brown; Face and feet are painted white; Horns are painted black; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.3, Width = 5.5, Length = 12.8 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0528F |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (Joseph) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of Joseph in 17-piece nativity set, shown in kneeling position with hands joined together in front; Figurine's facial features are incised and he wears blue shirt, white pants, brown serape over left shoulder, and rust colored moccasins; Hair is knotted behind his head; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.7, Width = 5.2, Depth = 7.3 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0528G,H |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (Christ and manger) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of baby Jesus and separate manger in 17-piece nativity set; Oval bowl-shaped manger is supported on 2 pedestal legs and is unpainted; Baby is shown in reclining position with outstretched arms and incised facial features; Baby wears magenta shirt, chartreuse kilt, white pants and rust colored moccasins; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.5, Width = 6.0, Length = 9.3 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0528I |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (Mary) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of Mary in 17-piece nativity set, shown in kneeling position with hands joined together in front; Facial features are incised and figure wears yellow blouse, black pueblo-style dress with green and red striped belt, and a blue head shawl; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.2, Width = 5.4, Depth = 6.3 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0528J |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (angel) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of angel in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position with hands joined together in front; Facial features are incised and figure wears black pueblo-style dress, green and red belt, and yellow blouse; White wings are painted with yellow "X" or star patterns; Hair is knotted behind head with a red tie; Perforated lug on back of figurine allows for its suspension over other nativity figurines; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.9, Width = 7.9, Depth = 10.3 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0528K |  |
| Category | Pottery | |
| Object Name | Nativity figurine (angel) | |
| Culture | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | Tesuque Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Manuel Vigil (1900-1990) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Clay; Tempera paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine of angel in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position with hands joined together in front; Figure's facial features are incised; Figure wears white dress and its wings are painted magenta with white lineal designs; Hair is braided at sides of head; Perforated lug on back of figure allows for its suspension above remaining nativity figures; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.8, Width = 6.6, Depth = 10.8 |
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