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| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0041 | |
| 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. 1970s | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Feathers; Ribbon | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, possibly representing Tunei-nili, a caricature of the Navajo deity Tonenili (Water Sprinkler); Figure's body is painted white with brown lines across his chest and back and down his arms; He wears carved and painted black kilt with red and yellow zigzag lines, fox skin tail, black leggings with red and green yarn garters, brown moccasins, and Navajo-style black leather pouch over right shoulder; Blue case mask has yellow beak, small white eyes on V-shaped black band, and green yarn neck ruff; Yellow yarn frames top and sides of mask; Green frog is painted on back of mask; Several feathers and pair of red ribbon streamers are glued to left side of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 30.0, Width = 6.5, Depth = 8.1 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0042 |  |
| 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 | Nathaniel Selestewa (b. ca. 1950) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Cotton string | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Mastop (Death Fly Katsina) who appears only on Second Mesa and Third Mesa and represents a prayer for fertility among Hopi women from dead Hopi ancestors; Figure's body is painted black and decorated all over with large white hand prints; He wears carved and painted black kilt and brown moccasins and carries rattle in right hand and indeterminate object in left hand; Neck ruff is made of green wool yarn; Black sack mask has round painted white eyes and mouth and white cotton string tassel (similar to those on Hopi wedding robe) on each side of head, and white frog painted on back of mask; Several feathers are tied to top of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 31.7, Width = 15.7, Depth = ca. 10.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0043 |  |
| 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 | 1960s | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Wool yarn | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Honan (Badger) Katsina, who appears during mixed dances on 3rd Mesa or the Water Serpent Ceremony on 1st Mesa; Torso and upper arms are painted black except for 2 white stripes down his back and single white stripe down his chest; Forearms and legs are painted light gray; He wears carved and painted white kilt, dance sash, concho belt, fox tail, red moccasins, and green wool yarn wristlets; Brown case mask with white stripe running down center from front to back has carved and painted green neck ruff, black and white beak-like mouth, and feather bundles in place of ears; Oval eyes are black and white; Yellow and black badger print is painted on each cheek; Remnants of rattles (?) remain in both hands. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 29.2, Width = 14.7, Depth = 13.7 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0044 |  |
| 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 | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Muslin cloth; Felt; Wild turkey and other feathers; Leather; Metal: Tin; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Salimopia Thlian'ona (Blue Warrior of the West), who is one of 12 powerful figures who represent youth, vitality, and beauty and protect the Zuni people from many evils and misfortune; Figure's body is painted lilac to signify the western cardinal direction; He wears muslin kilt with painted designs, cotton cloth and felt waist sashes, red leather moccasins, and leather and tin bow guard; Pale blue case mask has rainbow-colored circle on either side, long tubular mouth, neck ruff of black wild turkey (?) feathers, and bundle of orange feathers tied to blue stick on top of head; Figure carries yucca whips in each hand, as well as evergreen (?) bough in right hand. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 40.5, Width = 18.6, Depth = ca. 19.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0045 |  |
| 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. late 1960s | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Leather; Wool yarn; Turquoise; Metal: Silver; Wool; Feathers; Cotton string | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Pong (Mountain Sheep Katsina), who has power over the rain and appears as line dancer and in mixed dances; Figure's upper body is painted light brown with white zigzag lines down chest, back, and arms; He wears carved and painted white kilt with wedding sash in back, painted white knitted leggings, brown moccasins with real leather cuffs, leather armbands, and leather, turquoise, and silver bow guard on left wrist; He carries carved gourd rattle in right hand and white cane in left hand; White case mask has pair of yellow curved horns and white wool on top, white whorl ears trimmed in white feathers and red yarn, carved basket rim on front, and snout with bared teeth, and feather bundle on back of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 44.6, Width = 13.4, Depth = 21.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0046 |  |
| 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; Red-shafted flicker (Colaptes auratus cafer) and other feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, possibly representing Talavai (Morning Singer Katsina), who appears during Powamu (Bean Dance) and distributes the bean sprouts that have germinated in the kivas; Case mask is blue on front (with black and white band along top) and pink on back, with hooked eyes, red tubular mouth, red tab ears, and bundle of feathers tied to top; Shoulders, forearms, and lower legs are yellow and remainder of torso is painted orange; Figure's painted clothing includes white dance kilt, blue garters, brown moccasins, and turquoise and shell necklace. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 31.5, Width = 18.0, Depth = 10.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0047 |  |
| 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. late 1960s | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Angwusnasomtaka (Crow Mother), the mother of all katsinam and who plays an important role in initiation ceremonies to induct children into katsina societies; Figure is dressed in carved and painted black dress, white maiden's shawl, and white moccasins; She wears pale blue case mask with two black stacked triangles on face and large black ears at sides; Black and white down feathers are attached to top of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 24.6, Width = 11.4, Depth = 7.4 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0048 |  |
| 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 | George Coochise | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing We-u-u (no translation), who is a chief katsina on Second Mesa and appears during Powamu; Figure is completely enrobed in blanket with alternating brown and red/white/black stripes; He also wears carved and painted dance sash, high-topped brown moccasins, and wool yarn garters; Black case mask has red tab ears and black and white leather neck ruff; Mask is divided on front and back by wide diagonal white line, bordered in red, and appears to be lacking eyes, nose, or mouth; Numerous small feathers are attached to top of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 35.0, Width = 9.7, Depth = 7.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0049 |  |
| 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; Rabbit fur | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Tatangaya Katsina (Hornet or Wasp Katsina), as he would appear on First Mesa; Except for figure's mid-section which is white, his entire body is painted from head to ankles (including case mask) in brown, reddish brown, white, blue, yellow and green horizontal bands; He wears only a very brief painted black breechclout and a rabbit fur neck ruff; His feet are green; Case mask includes two conical horns on top of head and a very long pointed black nose. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 43.6, Width = ca. 11.0, Depth = 13.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0050 |  |
| 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 | |
| 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; Raw wool; Feather | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with crossed legs, representing Huhuwa (Cross-legged Katsina), a Mishongnovi man who was crippled but was of such a kind spirit that he was made a katsina; He appears during the Bean Dance and gives presents to children; His body is painted white and he wears a carved and painted black poncho-like shirt, black and white checked kilt, brown moccasins, and red kerchief around his neck; His white hair is made from unspun wool, and his white face is painted with a pink round spot on each cheek and a black band across the bridge of his nose; He also wears a round yellow disc representing a flower in the front of his hair; He carries a gray feather in each outstretched hand. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 30.5, Width = 10.6, Depth = 13.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0051 |  |
| 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; Commercial cloth; Feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Hototo (no translation) as he appears on Second Mesa; Figure's brown body is lightly smeared with white paint and he wears a carved and painted white kilt with dance sash and sash belt, along with replica maiden's shawl (machine sewn from commercial cloth), and painted brown moccasins; Case mask is brown on back and bisected on front into green right side and brown left side; Badger print appears on each cheek; Projecting snout is painted with bared teeth; Mask is crowned by half a carved basket rim, whose top is white with red zigzag and underside is banded in red, yellow, black and white, green, and red; Down feathers glued to sides and top of mask; Larger feathers stand upright on back of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 39.2, Width = 14.5, Depth = 10.2 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0052 |  |
| 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; Leather; Feathers; Cotton string | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Sotuknangu (Heart of the Sky God), a powerful deity who controls dangerous thunderheads, lightning, and destructive rain; His body is painted blue-gray and he wears a carved and painted white kilt with white wedding sash (fringe of sash is made of cotton string); Green leather strips worn as bandoliers and wristlets represent Douglas fir boughs; His white case mask rises to single curved horn whose tip is blue; Mask includes orange tab ears and green neck ruff, and is painted with cloud symbols on each cheek and above forehead; Small gray and yellow feathers are glued in center of forehead; He carries bull roarer in right hand and an orange lightning frame (framework of crossed sticks that expand out in accordion fashion) in his left hand. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 35.9, Width = 18.8, Depth = 8.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0053 |  |
| 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; Buckskin; Canvas; Wool yarn; Feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, possibly representing Muzribi Katsina (Bean Katsina) who sometimes appears with a Mana and whose impersonation is a prayer for an increase in beans; Figure's upper body and arms are painted orange with large bean-shaped white spots; He wears black painted breechclout, blue canvas sash belt, buckskin cape, brown moccasins, black yarn garter (right leg only) and black yarn wristlets; Gray cross-hatched design on white legs probably represents knitted leggings or pants; Case mask has red tab ears, red tubular mouth, and green neck ruff; Back of mask is white, while front is brown with blue eyes and blue arched design around eyes; Red yarn and several feathers attached to top of mask; Figure carries blue rattle in left hand. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 46.0, Width = 33.5, Depth = ca. 17.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0054 |  |
| 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; Feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Tasap Kachin' Mana (Navajo Katsina Girl), who accompanies the Tasap Katsina during the spring dance, along with other Navajo-inspired katsinam; She wears a carved and painted pale blue or gray long-sleeved blouse, heavily pleated dark blue skirt with rust brown horizontal band, red sash belt, and high-topped white moccasins; Her brown face mask has a brown tubular mouth and a red circular design painted on each cheek; Her carved and painted black hair is worn in the traditional Navajo chongo style, with several feathers attached to it; She carries a single small feather in each upraised hand. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 35.8, Width = 14.4, Depth = 15.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0055 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Katsina | |
| Culture | Hopi, Hualapai | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Mohave | |
| Other Geographic Data | Community: Peach Springs | |
| Maker's Name | Murray Jackson (b. ca. 1949) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. late 1960s | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Commercial fleece cloth; Wool yarn; Commercial leather; White metal; Cotton string | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in striding pose, representing Heheya Aumutaka (no translation), as he appears on Third Mesa; He is one of the farmer katsinam who formerly accompanied Soyoko, but on Third Mesa he serves more as a general Powamu (Bean Dance) Katsina; His body is flesh-toned and he wears a white cloth loincloth, commercial fleece shirt, leather belt with white metal discs, carved and painted breechclout (patterned from dance kilt), painted black leggings and brown moccasins, and wool yarn garters and wristlets; Black case mask has red tab ears, black neck ruff, round red mouth, and black commercial fleece hair; Pair of yellow, green, and red zigzag stripes are painted on front and back of mask; Single carved feather is placed above nose; 5 carved and painted red chili peppers are tied to top of mask. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 35.4, Width = 13.8, Depth = 17.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0056 |  |
| 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; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with outstretched arms, representing Puchkafmok' Taka (Scorpion Katsina), a runner figure; Figure's body is painted tan with blue stripes extending from shoulders down both legs and arms on both front and back; He wears carved and painted black loincloth and carries remnant of rattle (?) in right hand; Pale yellow sack mask has round painted eyes, pair of black vertical lines on each cheek, black snout, pair of pincher horns (made from devil's claw), and carved and painted black neck ruff; Single white feather is stuck in top of head. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 39.0, Width = 17.0, Depth = ca. 12.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0057 |  |
| 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; Horse hair; Feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional figurine in standing position, representing Tasap Katsina (Navajo Katsina), who is one of several Navajo inspired katsinam who appear in a line dance in the spring; Figure's body is painted a dark pink color and he wears white kilt with dance sash and yellow fox tail and reddish brown moccasins; His case mask is pink on reverse and green on front with elongated black eyes, yellow beak, yellow whorl with red and yellow horsehair for right ear and feather bundle for left ear; Carved and painted red overhanging band forms front top of mask and additional small feathers are glued to top of mask; He carries carved gourd rattle in right hand and probably had second gourd in left hand. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 24.2, Width = 9.8, Depth = 10.2 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0058 |  |
| 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. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam) | |
| Materials | Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Muslin; Rabbit fur; Feathers | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Salimopia Thluptsin'ona (Yellow Warrior of the North) who represents youth, vitality, and beauty and protects the Zuni people from various misfortunes; Figure's body is completely painted yellow and he wears white muslin kilt with painted designs and carved and painted brown moccasins; His case mask has black painted eyes, tubular mouth, painted multi-colored rosette on each side, several blue and white feathers tied to top of mask, and rabbit fur neck ruff; Figure carries nothing in his hands, but ordinarily carries yucca whips in each hand. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 24.5, Width = 9.0, Depth = 13.0 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0520-0059 |  |
| 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; Commercial cloth and ribbon; Wool yarn; Plant fiber; Sequins; Glass beads | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in animated, dancing position, representing Navan (Velvet Shirt Katsina), who was borrowed from the Zuni sometime after 1900; Figure's torso is painted red with yellow shoulders; One forearm is yellow while other forearm and lower body are painted white, with brown cross-hatched lines on legs; He wears carved and painted black moccasins, dash sash, and fox tail, as well as black cloth breechclout and black cloth poncho-like shirt decorated with red, green, and blue ribbons and sequins; Black yarn pompom tied to right wrist and green pompom on left wrist; Light blue case mask has red tab ears and tubular snout; Red inverted "V" is painted over nose; Neck ruff is made of twined plant fibers. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 25.6, Width = 20.6, Depth = 14.0 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0520-0060 |  |
| 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; Leather | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Kipok Katsina (War Katsina Leader); Fewkes (1903) identifies this as Tcosbuci (Turquoise Nose Plug Katsina) who is thought to be derived from a Yuman tribe such as the Walapai, who formerly wore turquoise nose ornaments; Figure's body is painted white, with his left arm and right leg also painted with horizontal dark gray bands; He wears a painted dark gray breechclout and a tanned leather cape; His green case mask has red tab ears and red tubular nose; Small green teardrop shaped eyes with brown centers are painted within large brown semi-circles that cover most of the face. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 28.6, Width = 8.6, Depth = 6.9 |
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