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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0868 | |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Basket plaque | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920-1940 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes | |
| Description | Large round shallow plaque with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over very large bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Design consists of 4 large terraced V-shapes that extend out from the center to the rim; Each motif is half red and half green and outlined in black; Background is a natural sun bleached color. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 5.4, Max Diam = 38.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0869 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Basket plaque | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1940 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes | |
| Description | Large round and very shallow tray, woven entirely in coiled technique over large bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of black lines that radiate out from center and adjacent to each one are terraced red and green triangles, all outlined in black and all on sun-bleached background. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 4.7, Max Diam = 38.1 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0870 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Basket plaque | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes | |
| Description | Large round shallow coiled tray with flat base and shallow, widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique on very large bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Geometric floral pattern whose 8 outlined petals are woven of sun-bleached weft fibers and edged in black was originally woven on a green-colored background; Rim terminus of basket appears not to have been completed, indicating this was likely a groom's wedding plaque. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 6.8, Max Diam = 43.6 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0834A,B |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Basket with lid | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves, Aniline dyes | |
| Description | Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that slope inward toward the rim; Basket is woven entirely in coiled technique over large bundle coils; two small loops are woven into rim coil opposite each other and coil-wrapped bail handle is attached to them; Additional single small loop is also attached to rim coil; Separate round lid is domed and has small coil-wrapped loop handle on its top; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural, vegetal, and aniline dyed yucca leaves; Design on sides of basket include six contiguous concentric terraced diamonds which extend from the base to the rim; Each diamond is half red and half green and each is edged in black on the inside and on the outside; Design on lid consists of several open terraced black triangles and two narrow red and green terraced triangles. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 20.2, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 22.2 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0821A,B |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Basket with lid | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930s to 1940s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes | |
| Description | Rectangular basket with flat oval base and slightly rounded sides, rising to rectangular rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Separate lid is slightly domed and also starts as an oval shape but ends as a rectangle by increasing the diameter of the coils at the corners; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed yucca leaves; Designs on each side and end of basket actually begin on base and consist of open concentric terraced diamonds in yellow, red, and green, outlined in black; Diamonds on long sides are also flanked by pair of green terraced triangles outlined in black; Designs on lid consist of 4 concentric terraced triangles in yellow, red, and green, all on natural undyed background. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.9, Width = 15.7, Length = 20.8 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0724 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Figurine (Snake Dancer) | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa; Village: Kykotsmovi | |
| Maker's Name | Willard S. Sakiestewa, Sr. (1904-1992) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Commercially tanned leather; Wool yarn | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Chusona, a snake dancer (not a katsina), shown holding rattlesnake in outstretched hands and in mouth; Figure's body is painted predominantly black and he wears crown of brown feathers and fan of carved eagle (?) feathers on back of his head; He also wears carved and painted snake dance kilt with carved fox tail skin at back, commercially tanned leather belt and sash, and carved and painted moccasins with commercially tanned leather fringe, painted necklace, painted bow guard on left wrist, and blue wool yarn on right wrist; Figure is mounted on cross-sectional cottonwood disc; Image of yucca plant and rattlesnake are painted on underside of base, along with signature "Made by Willard S. Sakietewa (sic), Sr." | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 28.8, Width = 10.3, Depth = 14.8 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0727A,B |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Cotton string | |
| Description | Carved figure of Koyemsi (Mudhead), a clown figure introduced to the Hopi from Zuni Pueblo and who appears individually or in groups at nearly every Hopi dance and sometimes serves as a drummer for a dance; Figure is shown in standing position holding pueblo-style drum in outstretched left hand and drum stick in upraised right hand; Figure wears full mud-colored head mask with characteristic lumps on forehead, at ears, and on back (representing where leather of actual mask would be tied together); His body is painted muddy brown and he wears black kilt, orange moccasins, and black leggings. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 24.2, Width = 12.4, Depth = 11.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0728 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wild turkey feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Monongwa (Small River or Flash Flood Katsina); Figure's upper torso is painted red except for shoulders and forearms which are yellow; He wears a carved and painted white kilt with dance sash and blue moccasins; Case mask is white in back and pale blue in front with elongated black rectangular eyes and black triangular mouth; Black and white band frames upper and lower edges of face; Front half area on top of mask is bisected by pale blue bar, flanked by red quadrant on right and yellow quadrant on left; Wild turkey feather is inserted on each side of mask in place of ear and three wild turkey feathers are inserted into top of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.7, Width = 14.8, Depth = 5.8 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0710 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1920 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Leather; Feathers; Nails; Cotton string | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Hochani (no translation), who may appear in ordinary katsina dances or in mixed katsina dances; Figure's body is painted red except for shoulders and forearms which are white; He wears a carved and painted white kilt with painted sash belt and painted dance sash, and black moccasins; Case mask is pale green and includes large red tab ears, low relief pop-out eyes, and built-out black and red mouth; Black band outlined in red is painted across eyes and narrow black band frames lower edge of mask; Top and back of mask are covered in pieces of cowhide with hair still attached; Several dyed and trimmed feathers are tied to top of mask; Several mixed feathers are tied to back of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 30.1, Width = 10.3, Depth = 8.2 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0711 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Cotton cloth; Plastic; Cardboard; Feathers; Wool yarn; Nails; Cotton string | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Talavai (Early Morning Singer Katsina) who appears in a pair during the Bean Dance and stands at the side of the procession; Figure is shown with hands held out in front; His body is painted white and he wears full head mask with blue face and cloud symbols on cheeks, red tubular nose, and red tab ears; Fan of eagle plumes (here depicted by cardboard cutout) is worn behind mask and spruce ruff (here made of plastic) is worn around neck; Figure wears woven kilt and embroidered sash, actual woven maiden's shawl, two plastic bead necklaces, and red moccasins; In real life, figure would carry small spruce tree in one hand and small bell in other hand. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 23.0, Width = 11.2, Depth = 9.8 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0712 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wire; Cotton string; Feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Homichi (Field Mouse); Figure's gray body is dressed in a carved and painted rust brown kilt with snake motif, orange moccasins, and painted coral and turquoise necklace; Black band is painted across eyes; Center of each ear is painted red; Small bundle of multi-colored feathers is tied to top of head; Cotton string-wrapped piece of wire representing tail extends out from back of kilt; Field mouse is not a katsina but is a popular folk tale hero who reportedly defeated the prairie falcon in battle; A katsina doll-like representation is often requested of carvers, but field mouse is not part of the Hopi pantheon and has never danced as a katsina. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.0, Width = 3.6, Depth = 4.1 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0713 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carving of standing figure, representing Aya (Rattle Katsina), one of the runner katsinam who appears during the spring dances to run with the men of the villages; If a man loses a race, Aya whips him with yucca, but if he wins he is given bread; Figure's body is painted salmon color except for muddy yellow shoulders, forearms, and lower legs and feet; He wears painted dance kilt with typical red, green, and black embroidered design, and white case mask with large black "X" across face and black line down center of mask and black "X" on front and back; Turquoise blue circle with black swastika and red rays around perimeter is located on each side of mask; Figure also wears wristlet of black yarn on right wrist. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 20.2, Width = 6.2, Depth = 7.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0714 |  |
| 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. 1930s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Commercial cloth ric-rac tape; Commercial thread | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Wuyak-taiowa (Broad-faced Katsina) (aka, Wuyak-kuita (Broad-head Katsina) who appears during the Bean Dance to orchestrate the procession of katsinam and dancers into the plaza; Figure wears full head mask with black face painted with multi-colored triangles, bulging eyes, and long black beard; Back of mask drapes down over the shoulders; Face is framed by fan of 16 individually carved eagle plumes; Figure's body is painted black and he wears snake dance kilt and brown leggings and moccasins; He carries short wooden sword in right hand, but is usually shown carrying yucca whips in both hands. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 29.2, Width = 19.5, Depth = ca. 7.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0717 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Patung (Squash Katsina), who serves as the chief katsina for the Pumpkin clan; Figure's body and melon-shaped head are painted green with black parallel lines running from head to foot; He wears a carved and painted black breechclout and brown moccasins. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.2, Width = 6.6, Depth = 6.1 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0718 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Patung Mana, the female counterpart who accompanies Patung (Squash Katsina; See CAS 0370-0717); Figure's melon-shaped head is painted green with black parallel lines, and she wears a carved and painted black dress, white maiden's shawl, and white moccasins. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.0, Width = 5.7, Depth = 5.6 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0722 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint | |
| Description | Carved figure of Salako Mana or Salakmana (Hopi Shalako Girl or Cloud Girl), who accompanies Shalako Taka, but the two have appeared very rarely in the Hopi villages; Figure is shown in standing position and wearing face mask with rainbow-colored band on chin and red circle on each cheek, surmounted by elaborate terraced tableta carved in several pieces, painted in green, red, yellow, and black, and assembled; Figure is dressed in black and white dress (to simulate eagle feathers) and red, blue, and white maiden's shawl, and white moccasins and leggings; Figure is mounted on black wooden base (not original) for display purposes. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 35.1, Width = 20.1, Depth = 8.3 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0731 |  |
| 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; Third Mesa; Village: Kykotsmovi | |
| Maker's Name | Peter Shelton, Jr. (ca. 1920-1992) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Red flicker; Golden eagle and mountain bluebird feathers; Plastic; Wool yarn | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in upright dancing pose (slightly bent at waist and with arms outstretched), representing Kwahu (Eagle Katsina); Figure's body is painted dull yellow and he wears carved and painted low brown moccasins, embroidered kilt and sash, and full head mask that is turquoise with red tab ears and yellow eagle beak; Mask is surmounted by bundle of real feathers and trimmed at neck with green (plastic) ruff; Both arms are covered with actual red flicker feathers. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 37.0, Width = 42.5, Depth = ca. 17.5 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0839 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930s to 1940s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paints; Cotton string | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Kachin' Mana (Katsina Girl), who may appear with many different katsinam and takes the name of that katsina; Figure is dressed in yellow face mask with red band in hair, black woven dress and white, black and red maiden's shawl, white leggings and moccasins; Figure's arms are completely hidden beneath shawl; Length of cotton string is tied around figure's neck and second length extends out of top of head, probably originally attached to several feathers; This figure is often depicted with a red beard. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 19.0, Width = 8.0, Depth = 7.4 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0840 |  |
| 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, Jr. (aka Junior Nuvamsa) (b. ca. 1930s) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Cotton string | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Hilili Torikima (Twisted Face Hilili) who appears as a guard during Powamu (Bean Dance); Figure's torso and upper arms are red; Right forearm and left leg are yellow; Left forearm and right leg are blue; He wears brown moccasins, painted white dance kilt, painted yellow wild animal skin over shoulders, and orange case mask that is divided diagonally down front into blue and brown halves; Mask also has black and white beard and white tab ears outlined in reddish orange; Blue stick and bundle of mixed feathers are tied to top of mask; Artist's name is printed in pencil on underside of kilt; "19 Shungopovi" is typed on paper label glued to sole of right foot. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.5, Width = 6.6, Depth = 5.6 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0841 |  |
| 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 | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Monongya (Lizard Katsina), who appears in several different forms; Figure's torso is orange with yellow shoulders, forearms, and legs and he wears a carved and painted white kilt with dance sash and black breechclout, orange moccasins, blue armbands, and multi-strand necklace; Case mask has orange tab ears and yellow projecting snout, and green neck ruff; Back of mask is white with multi-colored dots; Front of mask is brown with yellow terraced triangle around snout, orange and blue band along top, and painted bundle of green yucca leaves or corn husks tied to forehead; 2 pairs of black feathers tied to top of mask; Almost certainly carved by same carver as CAS 0370-0847. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.0, Width = 5.5, Depth = 3.7 |
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