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Catalog Number CAS 0520-0021   CAS 0520-0021; Katsina
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: Hotevilla
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Hahai-i Wuhti (Pour Water Woman); Figure is dressed in carved and painted black dress, white maiden's shawl, dance sash, brown moccasins, and brown blanket around shoulders; White face mask has red dot on each cheek, band of red lines (would be horsehair on actual mask) along forehead, and red tab ears; White down feather is inserted into top of head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.8, Width = 7.6, Depth = 5.0

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0022   CAS 0520-0022; Katsina
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 Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Newspaper
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Palakwayo (Red-tailed Hawk), who is a chief katsina and appears during the Pachavu ceremony, functioning as both a warrior and hunter; His torso and upper arms are painted orange, his shoulders are pale blue, and his forearms are yellow; He wears a carved and painted white kilt with dance sash at right side, blue and orange moccasins, and blue and yellow garters (?) around his knees; Orange case mask includes pale blue tab ears, bulging black eyes, yellow beak, and pale green neck ruff; Inverted black "V" is painted over beak; Pale blue band tied in front frames top of mask; Top of mask is flesh-toned and bundle of feathers are attached there, partially covered with piece of newspaper.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.0, Width = 6.6, Depth = 9.0

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0023   CAS 0520-0023; Katsina
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 Victor Coochwytewa (1922-2011)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Muslin cloth; Wool yarn; Cotton string; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Eototo (Katsina Chief), who is the chief of all katsinam and knows all the ceremonies; He wears carved and painted white shirt and kilt with dance sash, white knitted leggings, red moccasins, white muslin cloth one-shoulder shirt, and black yarn bandolier and wristlet; His white case mask has yellow neck ruff and is decorated on top with crown of small, trimmed feathers; Round black eyes and mouth are painted; He carries small muslin cloth bag and ceremonial stick in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.4, Width = 15.2, Depth = 9.3

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0024   CAS 0520-0024; Katsina
Category Carvings
Object Name Katsina
Culture Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Zuni Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Muslin cloth; Wool yarn; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, possibly representing a Laguna Pueblo derived katsina, possibly Laguna Gambler Katsina; Figure's body is painted red, except for forearms which are a muddy yellow color; He wears a white muslin kilt and dance sash (both painted with appropriate designs and sash has cotton string fringe); Red leather moccasins, blue wool yarn garters, wristlets, and neck ruff, and green wool yarn bandolier; White case mask has painted black eyes and mouth, pale blue triangular nose and check motifs, series of black zigzags on bag and several down feathers on top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.0, Width = 12.9, Depth = 9.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0520-0025   CAS 0520-0025; Katsina
Category Carvings
Object Name Katsina
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Village: Moenkopi
Maker's Name Lloyd Gilbert
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Felt; Commercial wool fleece; Wool yarn; Feathers; Plastic (?) beads
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Hon (Bear Katsina), who appears in mixed dances and is considered very powerful and able to cure the sick; His body is painted completely white, except for oval areas on chest and back and on both arms and legs, which are black outlined in red; He wears carved and painted gold-colored kilt, white dance sash, fox skin tail, brown moccasins, and black felt breechclout; He also wears red bead bracelet and necklace, leather and bead bow guard, and white fleece armbands; White case mask has red tab ears, (with gray feather through each one), extended snout, white fleece neck ruff and hair on top and back of mask, and black bear print painted on each cheek; He carries red gourd rattle in outstretched right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.5, Width = 23.8, Depth = ca. 21.0

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0026   CAS 0520-0026; Katsina
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: Oraibi
Maker's Name Jimmie ____?_____ (probably Jimmie Koots / Jimmie Kootshongsie)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Fur; Wool; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Siyangephoya (Left-handed Katsina), so called because his hunting gear is reversed (e.g., to draw an arrow from quiver, he must use his right hand instead of his left); His right arm and left leg are painted black, while his left arm and right leg are painted with horizontal alternating black and white bands; He wears a carved and painted sheepskin over his right shoulder, wide brown belt, and brown moccasins; Black case mask has red tab ears, black and white neck ruff, white wool beard, painted white diagonal eyes and rectangular mouth; Top of mask is covered with black animal fur and several feathers; Single feather inserted through each ear; He carries rattle in upraised left hand and bow in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.0, Width = ca. 21.5, Depth = ca. 18.5

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0027   CAS 0520-0027; Katsina
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 Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Tanned leather; Muslin cloth; Wool yarn; Feathers; Metal: Tin; Brass wire
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Chaveyo (The Giant Katsina) who appears in spring to discipline children who are misbehaving, or adults who are not performing their duties; Figure's body is brown except for oval area on chest, back, and upper thighs, forearms, and forelegs, all of which are black with white dots; He wears white cloth loincloth and breechclout, leather cape and armbands, black yarn garters and wristlets, and carved and painted brown moccasins; Black case mask has red tab ears, pop-out black and white eyes, wide snout with interlocked teeth, and black and white cloth neck ruff; White crescent moons are painted on front back, cheeks, and snout of mask; Figure carries long tin knife in left hand and tin saw in right hand (saw is now detached); Crossed feathers tied to top of mask and single feather stuck through each tab ear.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Width = ca. 13.0, Depth = 14.0

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0028   CAS 0520-0028; Katsina
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 Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Commercial leather; Wool yarn; Shells; Feathers; Felt; Thread
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Chakwaina (no translation), who is the chief katsina of the Asa clan and thought to have come to Hopi when the Asa clan from Zuni Pueblo established the village of Sichomovi; His shoulders, forearms, and legs are painted yellow and the remainder of his body is black; He wears a carved and painted white kilt, black breechclout, dance sash, fox skin tail, concho belt, turquoise-colored moccasins, yarn wristlet, commercial leather bracelet, felt armbands, and two commercial leather and shell bandolier pouches; His black case mask includes beard and long hair, rectangular mouth, and yellow crescent eyes; He carries bow in left hand and rattle in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.7, Width = 18.1, Depth = 16.8

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0029   CAS 0520-0029; Katsina
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. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Cotton string; Feathers; Commercially tanned leather; Shells
Description 3-dimensional carved figure representing Natukvika, a recently introduced katsina sometimes called the Half-Koshare (based on his body painting); Figure's body is painted in wide vertical and horizontal black and white stripes and he wears carved and painted white kilt with fox skin tail and rain sash, white moccasins with faux fur cuffs, blue and red yarn bandolier and leather and shell bandolier, leather armbands, and shell necklace; Case mask is painted with black and white horizontal bands on back and bisected into blue and yellow halves on front; Mask has red tubular mouth, green neck ruff, one black and white horn (similar to Koshari) on right and feather bundle on left; He carries rattle in right hand and bundle of green yarn (simulating spruce bough) in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.0, Width = 15.7, Depth = 16.7

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0030   CAS 0520-0030; Katsina
Category Carvings
Object Name Katsina
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Village: Moenkopi
Maker's Name Wilburt Talashoma, Sr. (b. ca. 1920)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Wool yarn; String; Corn husk; Shell
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Huhuwa, who was a Mishongnovi man who suffered from infantile paralysis, but was so kind despite his disability that he was made a katsina when he died, and who gives presents to children at the Bean Dance; Figure’s body is smeared lightly with white and he wears a white loincloth, black knitted leggings, brown moccasins, and red string garters; Large shell pendant on red string necklace is worn around neck; Mask with attached black wig (?) is painted tan and has exaggerated nose and mouth; Broad inverted red "V" is painted across nose and cheeks; Bundle of black feathers and corn husk flower are tied to top of head; Figure carries white stick in left hand and is mounted on cottonwood base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.0, Width = 11.5, Depth = ca. 11.5

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0031   CAS 0520-0031; Katsina
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
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Hahai-i Wuhti (Pour Water Woman) who is also considered a mother to all the katsinam and she appears at several important ceremonies; Short figure is dressed in carved and painted black dress, sash belt, white maiden's shawl, and white moccasins; Her white face is painted with red dot on each cheek and row of red lines falling over forehead; Traditional hair whorls of unmarried girl are fashioned at sides of head from brown wool.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Width = 7.0, Depth = 6.4

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0032   CAS 0520-0032; Katsina
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
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Sio Shalako (Zuni Shalako), who is derived from the Zuni Shalako Katsina and appears only rarely in Hopi villages; Figure is dressed in carved and painted dance kilt and white maiden's shawl, blue moccasins, and turquoise necklace; Blue case mask has bulging black and white eyes, flat protruding snout, and pair of black upturned horns with blue lightning lines; Red and black band is painted across face and between eyes; Fan of green feathers is attached to back of mask and smaller green feathers are attached to top of mask; Figure is mounted on rectangular plywood base that is painted green.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.2, Width = 9.2, Depth = 9.1

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0033   CAS 0520-0033; Katsina
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. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Konin Taha-um, an uncle and side dancer to the Konin katsinam who represent the Havasupai people of the Grand Canyon; Upper torso is red with blue right shoulder and left forearm and yellow left shoulder and right forearm; He wears carved and painted white kilt, sash belt, and dance sash, painted knitted leggings, red moccasins, yarn garters and wristlets, and blue ribbon bandolier; Blue case mask has one red horn on right side and red tab ear on left side, band of multicolored yarns frame forehead and hang down front to waist; Bundle of small gray and brown feathers are on top of mask and large dyed blue feathers are glued to back of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.7, Width = 14.1, Depth = 9.7

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0034   CAS 0520-0034; Katsina
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
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Metal: Tin
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Payik'ala (Three-horned Katsina), who may have originated at Zuni but who appears frequently during mixed dances in First Mesa Hopi Villages; Figure's torso is painted red while his shoulders, forearms, and legs are yellow; He wears carved and painted white kilt with sash belt and dance sash, red moccasins, black garters, and blue armbands; Case mask is red on back and blue on front, and includes red tab ears (with tin earrings), black pop-out eyes, and short black snout; Black band outlined in red is painted across eyes, and 3 conical upright horns are arranged along front top of mask; Several white down feathers are attached to top and back of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.0, Width = 10.2, Depth = 7.3

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0035   CAS 0520-0035; Katsina
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 Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, probably representing Tocha (Hummingbird Katsina); Figure's upper torso and upper arms are painted red, while shoulders, forearms, and legs are painted yellow; He wears carved and painted white dance kilt with dance sash, brown moccasins, black garters and right wristlet, bow guard, upper armbands, and shell and turquoise necklace, all of which are carved and/or painted; He carries carved gourd rattle in right hand and blue stick with several attached feathers in left hand; Blue case mask has red tab ears and black beak; Concentric diamond motif in red, black and yellow extends from front of mask across top and to back; Blue stick with several white and green feathers is attached to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.7, Width = 14.6, Depth = 12.2

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0036   CAS 0520-0036; Katsina
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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, probably representing Yehoho (Roast Corn Throwing Boy); Figure's torso and upper arms are painted red with yellow shoulders, forearms, and legs; He wears carved and painted white dance kilt and red moccasins; Front of case mask is blue on right side and yellow on left side, with column of small white squares on black background down the center; Back of mask is white; Mask also has red tab ears and red tubular mouth and is decorated on top with bundle of crossed feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.3, Width = 6.6, Depth = 5.4

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0037   CAS 0520-0037; Katsina
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: Sichomovi
Maker's Name Jacob Koopee, Sr. (1940-1996)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Feathers; Commercial fur cloth
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Ka-ë, one of many generic corn katsinam; Figure's forearms are painted flesh tone and his legs are white; He wears a painted white short-sleeved shirt, carved and painted white kilt with fox skin tail, white moccasins (with fur cuffs), yarn wristlet and leather bracelet, black yarn bandolier sash, and blue leather (?) armbands; White case mask has red tab ears and red tubular mouth, rectangular black eyes, carved blue and yellow ears of corn above eyes, painted floral motif on cheeks, and green yarn neck ruff; Feathers are glued to back of mask; Figure carries green ear of corn (?) in right hand and small crook in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.7, Width = 13.9, Depth = ca. 14.0

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0038   CAS 0520-0038; Katsina
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. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Plastic; Felt; Wool yarn; Twine; Leather; Shells
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Mongwu (Great Horned Owl Katsina), a warrior who disciplines the clowns if their behavior becomes too outrageous; His body is painted a flesh tone with large white ovals on his arms, legs, chest, and back; He wears a black felt breechclout, carved and painted orange moccasins with brown cuffs, carved and painted white buckskin cape, green yarn wristlet on right wrist, leather and shell bracelet on left wrist, and turquoise colored plastic tab necklace; His case mask is painted mottled gray with flaring side wings, circular yellow eyes, down-turned yellow beak, and yellow neck ruff; He carries green plastic fern in right hand and white bow in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.4, Width = 16.5, Depth = 11.5

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0039   CAS 0520-0039; Katsina
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 Vincent Polyestewa (aka Vincent Poleyestewa)
Date of Manufacture early 1970s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Felt; Wool yarn; Rabbit fur; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Commercial leather
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Kona (Chipmunk Katsina), one of the runner katsinam; His body is rust brown on back and tan on front with black stripe running down his sides, legs, and arms; His forearms and lower legs are white with black dots, and he wears a black cloth loincloth and black felt breechclout, blue leather belt, painted brown moccasins, black yarn garters and wristlet, and a painted bow guard; His mustard yellow case mask with tall erect ears and prominent snout has broad red stripe (outlined in turquoise blue and black) extending from back of neck across top of head to tip of snout; Neck ruff is of rabbit fur; He carries yucca whips in both hands to urge onward anyone who races him.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.5, Width = 18.5, Depth = ca. 16.5

Catalog Number CAS 0520-0040   CAS 0520-0040; Katsina
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 Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with upraised and outstretched arms, possibly representing a Rattle Racer Katsina; His body is painted completely gray and he wears a carved and painted black breechclout over a white loincloth; Case mask is painted blue and decorated all over with black turkey tracks; Several gray down feathers are inserted into top center of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.5, Width = 8.5, Depth = 10.5
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