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Catalog Number CAS 0520-0001   CAS 0520-0001; 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. 1950-1965
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Wood; Paint; Feathers; Cotton string
Description Katsina carving of Palhik' Mana, carved in flat form usually presented to infants; Body is painted in stylized manner with red and white striped lower portion, arms held close to body at waist; Face has red and blue triangles on cheeks and yellow and blue rainbow pattern below mouth; Terraced 3-sided tableta is painted green and yellow and decorated with feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.5, Width = 16.8, Depth = 4.8
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0002   CAS 0520-0002; 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; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Kweo (Wolf Katsina), who appears as a side dancer in the company of herbivorous animals (e.g., deer, mountain sheep) at the Soyohim dances; Figure's body is painted yellow with white chest area; Forearms,and circular area on chest are black with white dots, and legs are painted with black vertical stripes; He wears white kilt with vertical rust brown stripes; Short modeled ears are rust brown; Rectangular mouth is black with white zigzag line to represent teeth; Figure is very hunchbacked; Small white feathers are attached to top of head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.9, Width = 5.9, Depth = 7.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0003   CAS 0520-0003; 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; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Sakwa Hú (Blue Whipper Katsina) who is usually impersonated by a young boy during the Powamu (Bean Dance) and is especially popular on Third Mesa; His thin muscular body is painted completely blue and he wears carved and painted blue kilt with yellow fringe and breechclout made from dance kilt, fox tail, green moccasins, and painted strands of shells worn like bandoliers; Blue case mask has blue tab ears, black and white pop-out eyes, black beads with white bands across it, rectangular mouth with bared teeth and lolling tongue; Small gray feathers are attached to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.4, Width = 11.8, Depth = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0004   CAS 0520-0004; 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 Ernest Chapella (d. 1997)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Felt; Wool yarn; Feathers; Buckskin; Commercial leather; Metal: Brass tack
Description Carved figure in action dance pose, representing Wupa' Ala (Long-horned Katsina) who usually appears in mixed dances; His brown body is painted in yellow on shoulders, forearms, and lower legs; His hands and area between waist and knees are painted in white; He wears black felt breechclout with blue felt belt and rabbit skin tail, carved and painted brown moccasins with black and white leather cuffs, yarn wristlet and bandolier sash, felt armbands, and leather bow guard; Case mask is brown on back and green on front with black and white neck ruff, red tab ear on left and green horn on right; Synthetic black hair and small feathers crown top of mask; Figure carries carved rattle in right hand and buckskin pouch in left hand; He is mounted on wooden disk, signed on base by artist. Ernest Chapella was the husband of Bonnie Nampeyo who is the great-great-granddaughter of Nampeyo, the granddaughter of Rachel Namingha Nampeyo, the daugther of Priscilla Nampeyo Namingha, the sister of Rachel Nampeyo Sahmie Talashie, the niece of Dextra Nampeyo Quotsquyva, and the cousin of Hisi Nampeyo, all of whose works are also represented in the CAS collection.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.0, Width = 14.7, Depth = 12.2
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0005   CAS 0520-0005; 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: possibly Shungopovi
Maker's Name Victor Charlie (ca. 1900-?)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Wood; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure, possibly representing Lenang (Flute Katsina); Figure is carved without legs and its upper body is painted muddy yellow on one side, turquoise green on other shoulder and orange down center; Face is painted turquoise green with black rectangular eyes and triangular mouth; Figure wears painted dance kilt; Several natural and dyed feathers of several varieties are attached to top and back of head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.6, Width = 7.0, Depth = 4.3
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0006   CAS 0520-0006; 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 Morris Onsae
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Buckskin; Commercial leather; Synthetic hair; Feathers; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Hututu, a Shalako figure from Zuni Pueblo who appears at Hopi; Figure's arms and legs are painted white; He wears carved and painted white manta over right shoulder, white kilt with dance sash and woman's belt, green moccasins, yarn wristlet; Bow guard, and leather quiver; White case mask has tab ears and carved and painted (black and white) neck ruff; Continuous black band is painted across eyes and ears; Synthetic black hair that is cropped very short in front and also cropped at neck in back covers top and back of mask; Several small white feathers and several bits of white yarn are attached to top of mask; Figure carries bow in left hand and 3 carved sheep scapula bones and carved spruce bough in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.0, Width = 12.4, Depth = 16.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0007   CAS 0520-0007; 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; Wool yarn; Feathers; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Tasap or Tasaf Katsina (Navajo Katsina), who appears as a line dancer in the spring, along with other Navajo-derived katsinam; Figure's body is painted completely white and he wears carved and painted white kilt, yellow fox skin tail, pale red moccasins, red bandolier sash, blue armbands, and turquoise necklace; Case mask is white on back with pair of cloud symbols; Front of mask is pale blue with yellow beak-like mouth and elongated black eyes; Front top of mask is red; Right ear consists of yellow whorl with red yarn and white feather; Left ear is represented by small feather bundle; Additional of natural and dyed feathers is tied with cotton string to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.0, Width = 11.3, Depth = 9.3
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0008   CAS 0520-0008; 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; Wild turkey feathers; Rabbit fur; Wool yarn
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Tawa Katsina (Sun Katsina) who appears in the mixed dance; His upper torso is painted red, with his right shoulder, left forearm, and right leg painted pale blue and his left shoulder, right forearm, and left leg painted yellow; He wears carved and painted white kilt, dance sash, brown moccasins, and red bandolier; His sack mask is white and the sun-shaped face is painted pale blue on lower half with black rectangular eyes and triangular mouth; Upper half of face is half orange and half yellow; Mask is encircled by row of trimmed wild turkey feathers (instead of the usual white eagle feathers) and back of mask is covered with gray feathers; Neck ruff is made of brown rabbit fur.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.1, Width = 13.0, Depth = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0520-0009   CAS 0520-0009; 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 Julius Calnimptewa (1900-1984)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Feathers; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with one outstretched and one upraised arm, representing Sipikne (Zuni Warrior), who moves so rapidly when he dances that is usually impersonated by a young man; His torso and upper arms are painted black with yellow warrior markings on his chest and arms, while his forearms and legs are painted dirty yellow; He wears a carved and painted white embroidered kilt with sash belt and green yarn anklets and wristlets; Turquoise green case mask has very long tubular mouth; Black hourglass-shaped bar with red outline is painted across area of eyes; Multi-colored rosette is painted on each side of mask; Several bluebird feathers are glued to top of mask; Neck ruff is of black yarn; Figure carries several yucca leaf whips in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.0, Width = 23.8, Depth = ca. 20.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0010   CAS 0520-0010; 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; Commercial leather; Wool yarn; Ribbon; Synthetic fur; Cotton batting
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Chakwaini Taha-um (no translation), a side dancer or uncle of Chakwaina, a Zuni katsina who appears on First Mesa during Pamuya; Figure's body is painted black with yellow shoulders, forearms, and lower legs, and wears a black case mask with bulging black and white eyes, a white star on each cheek, a red tongue (ribbon) extending from white mouth outlined in red, sparse black horsehair beard on chin; Top of mask is covered in black synthetic fur and band of white cotton, small bundle of mixed feathers; Figure also wears carved and painted green kilt, 2 brown commercial leather bandoliers, painted leather dance sash, painted leather bow guard, and painted blue moccasins; Figure may have originally carried rattle and bow and arrow in hands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.9, Width = 22.7, Depth = 12.7
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0011   CAS 0520-0011; 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. late 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Leather
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Angak'china (Long-haired Katsina), who brings gentle rains; Figure is bare chested and his body is a pink color and he wears carved and painted white dance kilt, wedding sash, fox skin tail, white moccasins, and leather armbands; Traces of green plant stems (simulating spruce boughs) remain around waist and armbands; Black case mask has carved black beard and carved long hair falling down his back; Face is painted turquoise green with rectangular black eyes; Row of small feathers are suspended across top of beard and bundle of mixed feathers is attached to top of mask; Figure carries carved gourd rattle in right hand, and simulated coiled basket and wooden stick in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.8, Width = 20.5, Depth = 17.8
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0012   CAS 0520-0012; 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: Polacca
Maker's Name Celestino Youvella (b. ca. 1941)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Artist's canvas; Woo yarn; Horsehair; Feathers; Rabbit fur
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Aholi (Katsina Chief's Lieutenant), who assists Eototo in bringing moisture to the villages; Torso and upper arms are orange with yellow and turquoise stripes on chest and back; Right forearm and left lower leg are yellow; Left forearm and right lower leg are turquoise; He wears a painted kilt and cape made from canvas, rabbit fur tail, carved and painted dance sash and brown moccasins, and sash belt made from commercially tanned leather; Turquoise blue case mask has yellow whorls for ears (decorated with white feathers and red horsehair), rabbit fur neck ruff, and crown of small feathers; He carries feather-tipped staff and small water bucket and is mounted on wooden disc; Signed on base "Tino Youvella."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.5, Width = ca. 18.5, Depth = 19.2
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0013   CAS 0520-0013; 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 Ramson Lomatewama (b. 1953)
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Felt; Commercially tanned leather; Shells; Feather; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carving in standing position, representing Kwikwilyaka (Mocking Katsina), who has no personality of his own, but imitates anyone near him; He appears during Powamu (Bean Dance) as foil for the Ho-e, who pretend to set their hair on fire; When Kwikwilyaka imitates them, he sets his own cedar bark hair on fire; His brown body is lightly painted white on torso and arms; He wears only greenish blue pants, a pink felt dance sash, black tennis shoes, black yarn wristlet, leather and shell bracelet, and leather and shell necklace; Black case mask has long tubular eyes and mouth and cloth neck ruff, all painted in alternating black and white bands; Head is covered with a mat of shredded cedar (?) fibers, and he carries rattle in right hand and white stick in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.8, Width = 14.7, Depth = 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0014   CAS 0520-0014; 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; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position (with outstretched arms), possibly representing Muzribi (Bean Katsina) or Avachhoya (Speckled Corn Katsina), the latter considered the younger brother of Hümis (Hemis) katsina; His body is completely painted red with white circles; He wears carved and painted black breechclout with dance sash at back, sash belt, black leggings with multi-colored garters, red moccasins, and blue armbands; His case mask is white on top and back and blue on front with red band along top and sides; Mask includes red tab ears, red tubular mouth, and green neck ruff; Four crossed feathers are tied to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Width = 12.9, Depth = 9.7
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0015   CAS 0520-0015; 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 Calvin Dallas (deceased)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Commercial tanned leather; Commercial cloth; Feathers; Wool yarn; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Kipok Koyemsi (Warrior Mudhead Katsina), who hunts clowns and chastises the other Koyemsi for their misbehavior; Figure's brown body is lightly smeared with white on his torso and arms; He wears carved and painted blue pants, white dance sash, brown moccasins, orange cloth kerchief around neck, commercially tanned leather cape, black wool yarn wristlet on right wrist, black leather bow guard on left wrist, and turquoise-colored leather armbands; Brown sack mask has knob-like projections at sides with pendant brown earrings and conical projection on tap, as well as circular pop-out eyes and mouth; Black band with white warrior marks is painted across eyes; He carries several yucca leaf whips in each hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.7, Width = 15.3, Depth = ca. 15.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0016   CAS 0520-0016; 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 Richard Kayquaptewa (b. ca. 1945)
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Owl feathers; Grass stems; Thread
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Toson Koyemsi (Sweet Cornmeal Tasting Mudhead, or Mudhead Ogre), who tastes cornmeal prepared by village girls to make sure it is acceptable for the Ogres; He is completely wrapped in a multi-colored striped blanket and wears brown moccasins and black leggings; Length of black wool yarn is tied around his neck; Brown sack mask includes pop-out eyes, projecting mouth, and knob-like appendage at sides as well as on top and on back (representing where leather of actual mask would be gathered and tied); Single small spotted owl feather is glued to each knob on mask; Figures carries several grass stems in his clasped hands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.0, Width = 9.2, Depth = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0017   CAS 0520-0017; 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 George Coochise
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Nylon string
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine is in standing position, representing Koyemsi (Mudhead), who is a multi-faceted clown figure introduced from Zuni and who appears at nearly every Hopi dance, either as part of a group or as an individual drummer; Figure's entire body is painted rust brown except for circular area on chest and back and wide band on lower arms which are black with white dots; He wears black kilt, black leggings, brown moccasins, and black kerchief around his neck; Rust brown sack mask is gathered into knots on sides, front and back and into upright cone on top; Small feather tied to each knot; Face includes small bulging eyes and short rounded beak-like mouth; Neck ruff is made from multiple strands of white nylon string.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.6, Width = 11.0, Depth = 11.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0520-0018   CAS 0520-0018; 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 Lloyd Gilbert
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Glass beads; Commercial cloth; Feathers; Stones; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Koyemsi (Mudhead), who appears in nearly every Hopi dance, either as part of a group or alone as a drummer; His body is painted brown and he wears a carved and painted black kilt, black leggings, white moccasins, black cloth kerchief around his neck, red glass bead bracelet on right wrist, leather and glass bead bow guard on left wrist; He carries a floral-print pouch with wool yarn strap over right shoulder; Brown sack mask has knob-like projection at each side and in back and conical projection on top, as well as tubular pop-out eyes and beak-like mouth; Trimmed gray feather is tied to each knob and mouth; He carries rattle in right hand and large feather in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.5, Width = 19.7, Depth = 14.7
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0019   CAS 0520-0019; 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 Elmer Lamson
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Wool yarn
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Toson Koyemsi Mana (Mudhead Ogre Woman Katsina), who accompanies Toson Koyemsi (see CAS 0520-0016); Figure's body is painted tan and she (actually a man impersonating a woman) is dressed in carved and painted woman's black wrap-around one-shoulder dress, red and black sash belt, black stockings, and brown moccasins; He also wears red, green, and black wool yarn garters, red wool yarn wristlets, and black wool yarn around neck; Brown sack mask has usual knobs at sides, on top and on back and round black porthole eyes outlined in white; Several small feathers attached to each knob on mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.2, Width = 14.0, Depth = 8.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0020   CAS 0520-0020; 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 Wilson Kaye (1922-ca. 1985)
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 Toson Koyemsi (Mudhead Ogre or Cornmeal Tasting Mudhead), who accompanies the ogres and tastes the cornmeal that village girls have prepared to determine its quality; They also accompany Soyoko who threatens to eat children who do not grind cornmeal for her; Koyemsi's body is painted completely brown and he is wrapped in a shoulder blanket with gray stripes alternating with blue and brown stripes; He also wears painted black leggings and brown moccasins, and a black cloth kerchief around his neck; Brown sack mask has round knob-like projections at sides and on back and conical projection on top, as well as circular pop-out eyes and flattened beak-like mouth; Small black feather tied to knobs on mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.6, Width = 9.6, Depth = 10.0
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
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0041   CAS 0520-0041; 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. 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   CAS 0520-0042; 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 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   CAS 0520-0043; 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 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   CAS 0520-0044; 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
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   CAS 0520-0045; 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. 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   CAS 0520-0046; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0047; 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. 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   CAS 0520-0048; 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 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   CAS 0520-0049; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0050; 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
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   CAS 0520-0051; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0052; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0053; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0054; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0055; Katsina
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   CAS 0520-0056; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0057; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0058; 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. 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

Catalog Number

 CAS 0520-0059   CAS 0520-0059; 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; 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   CAS 0520-0060; 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; 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
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0061   CAS 0520-0061; 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; Commercial cloth; Commercial fur
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Heheya Aumutaka (no translation), who appears in pairs with Soyoko and is related to the ogres; His body is painted completely white and he wears a black felt breechclout, brown fur cape, black commercial leather belt with brass tacks, painted black leggings, painted brown moccasins, and black cloth kerchief around his neck; White case mask has red tab ears (with turquoise colored leather to represent earring) and is painted with red, yellow, and green zigzag bars on cheeks and on very large nose; Red teardrop shaped eyes and mouth are outlined in black; Top and back of mask is covered with brown fur; Figure has right hand upraised and holds length of white hand spun wool yarn between his two hands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.0, Width = 16.1, Depth = 11.3
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0062   CAS 0520-0062; 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; Buckskin; Horse (?) hair; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with outstretched arms, representing Pachavu Hú Katsina (Pachavu Whipper Katsina), who appears only at the Bean Dance during initiation years and guards the bean plants in the kiva; Shoulders, forearms, and legs are painted white, while rest of body is black; He wears carved and painted white kilt with sash belt and dance sash, actual buckskin cape, and high-topped brown moccasins; Black case mask has upturned black horn on each side (painted with blue zigzag), black and white pop-out eyes, rectangular leather mouth, and brown hair beard with white bands across it; Large white dot is painted on each cheek and white cross-hatched rectangle is above each eye; Several gray feathers are glued to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.2, Width = 14.4, Depth = 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0063   CAS 0520-0063; 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; Plant fiber; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Kwikwilyaka (Mocking Katsina), who has no personality of his own, but instead imitates the actions of anyone near him; He appears during the Bean Dance as a foil for the Ho-e, who finally rid themselves of him by pretending to set their hair on fire; When Kwikwilyaka imitates them, he sets his own cedar bark hair on fire; Figure 's body is painted white and he is barefoot and shirtless, wearing only black pants and a brown vest; His black case mask has projecting tubular eyes and mouth, all painted in alternating black and white bands; His head is covered with a small twined mat woven of shredded cedar (?) fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.0, Width = 9.2, Depth = 9.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0064   CAS 0520-0064; 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 Wallace Honanwaina
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Palavitkuna (Red Kilt Racer), who appears along with other runner katsinam during the spring dances to race the men of a village; Figure's upper torso is black while his shoulders, forearms, and legs are yellow; He wears a carved and painted red kilt and brown moccasins; His black case mask includes red tab ears and a yellow beak-like mouth; His elongated eyes are painted muddy yellow and the entire face is framed by double parallel muddy yellow lines; Four small feathers are cross on top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.0, Width = 7.5, Depth = 7.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0065   CAS 0520-0065; 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; Commercially tanned leather; Wild turkey-, Red-shafted flicker (Colaptes auratus cafer), Stellar's jay, Swainson's hawk, and other feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Hon or Hania (Yellow Bear Katsina); Figure's body is painted white except for black oval outlined in white on chest and back and black forearms; He wears carved and painted brown kilt with wide black zigzag band with white bear tracks, red leather belt with fringe on both sides, yellow carved and painted fox skin tail, red moccasins, and braided shoestring bandolier sashes; Case mask is white on back and yellow on front and has red tab ears, black and white pop-out eyes, and black snout with bared teeth; Black band outlined in red is painted across eyes and black bear print is on each cheek and on forehead; Variety of large and small feathers are glued to top and back of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.8, Width = 14.2, Depth = 8.9
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0066   CAS 0520-0066; 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. 1950s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Commercial cloth; Wool yarn; Feathers; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Salimopia Shelow'ona (Red Warrior of the South), one of twelve such deities who represent youth, vitality, and beauty and who protect the Zuni from many misfortunes; Figure's body is completely painted red and he wears woven cloth kilt painted with designs, carved and painted red moccasins, and green wool anklets; Red case mask has black painted eyes, tubular mouth, multi-colored painted rosette on each side, black wool yarn neck ruff, and small bundle of yellow feathers tied on top; Figure carries bundle of yucca whips in each hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.7, Width = 10.4, Depth = 14.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0067   CAS 0520-0067; 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, representing Hania (Bear Katsina); Figure's body is completely black except for rust-brown oval outlined in white on chest and back; He wears carved and painted white kilt with dance sash and fox skin tail, rust-brown moccasins, and white armbands; Case mask is orange on top and back and blue on front and has red tab ears, black and white pop-out eyes, and snout with bared teeth; Black and white band outlined in red is painted across eyes and badger tracks appear on cheeks and snout; Dyed orange down feathers are attached to top of mask and fan of large gray feathers and smaller spotted ones are glued to back of mask; Figure carries carved rattle in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.1, Width = 13.8, Depth = 10.9
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0068   CAS 0520-0068; 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; Feathers; Leather; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Ribbon
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing A'hote (no translation), who appears during mixed katsina dances and is thought to be derived from the Great Plains; Figure's body is completely painted yellow and decorated with black diamond shapes on chest, arms, and legs; He wears carved and painted orange kilt with dance sash, fox tail, and concho belt, blue moccasins, and crossed leather bandoliers across his chest; Feathers mounted on red ribbon and suggestive of Plains Indian eagle feather war bonnets trails down figure's back; Yellow case mask has red tab ears, bulging black and white eyes, snout with bared teeth, and large black diamond painted between eyes; Several yucca stems encircle top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.0, Width = 12.3, Depth = 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0069   CAS 0520-0069; 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; Corn husk
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Koyaala (Koshari) (Hano Clown), a clown who appears in nearly every pueblo and who is both sacred and profane; Figure's body is painted in alternating black and white horizontal bands and he wears carved and painted black breechclout and brown moccasins; Face is also painted white and eyes and mouth are outlined in black; Headdress is painted similarly to figure's body with two projecting horns; Bundles of corn husk represent ears and bits of additional corn husk decorate tips of horns.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.4, Width = 14.7, Depth = 13.8
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0070   CAS 0520-0070; 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 Palhik' Mana (Water Drinking Girl), who is a woman's dance personage (not a katsina) who appears in the Mamzrau Initiation Dance; She wears a carved and painted woven black dress with red sash belt, a white maiden's shawl, and white moccasins; As a doll this figure appears masked, but in a dance she is actually unmasked; Her face is painted white and a rainbow band covers her chin beneath a red arch over her nose and red hachured triangular area on each cheek; She wears a simulated corn husk roll on her forehead; Elaborate multi-terraced tableta is painted on front and back with corn, lightning, and cloud images and is decorated with down feathers around the edges; Mixed feather bundle on back of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.3, Width = 24.7, Depth = 12.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0071   CAS 0520-0071; 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; Feathers; Pipe cleaners
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Mongwu (Great Horned Owl Katsina), who is a warrior and disciplines the clowns if their behavior becomes too outrageous; Figure upper body is pale orange and he wears carved and painted blue pants, leather and silver concho belt, brown moccasins, dance sash at right side, white blanket or shawl, turtle shell rattle on right leg, and turquoise necklace; Case mask is also pale orange and painted all over with white, black, and muddy yellow feather pattern; Round eyes and down-turned beak are yellow and black; Several feathers are attached to each side of mask; Figure holds green pipe cleaner in each hand, probably representing yucca whips for disciplining the clowns.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.7, Width = 8.5, Depth = 7.6
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0072   CAS 0520-0072; 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 Charlie (ca. 1900-?)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, probably representing Sio Avachhoya (Zuni Spotted Corn Katsina); Figure's body is painted a pale reddish brown with yellow warrior bars on upper torso and arms; He wears carved and painted embroidered kilt and dance sash, brown moccasins, and turquoise and shell necklace; Case mask is white on back and vertically bisected on front by black wavy line with white dashes; Right side is red with large green rectangular area enclosing eye and white cloud symbol on cheek; Left side of mask is green with large yellow rectangular area enclosing left eye and white cloud symbol on cheek; Mask includes red tubular mouth and green neck ruff; Feathers of various kinds cover sides and top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.6, Width = 7.5, Depth = 7.2
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0073   CAS 0520-0073; 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
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Tanned buckskin; Wool yarn; Ribbon; Cotton string; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Yamuhakto (The Wood Carrier), who serves as an assistant to Saiyatasha, whom he accompanies during Shalako; Figure's body is painted brown and he wears plain buckskin kilt with miniature woven red and white sash belt, blue and red moccasins (made from bits of dyed leather glued over carved feet), long string of shell beads woven over right shoulder, and cloth necklace; Blue case mask has black and white cloth neck ruff, round painted eyes and mouth, and black yarn hair; Long green stick with pendant ribbon streamers at each end and three bundles of blue and yellow feathers is attached to hair; Figure carries bundle of feather in each hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Width = 16.7, Depth = ca. 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0520-0074   CAS 0520-0074; 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; Human hair; Cotton string; Paper-backed synthetic cloth; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carving in standing position with outstretched arms, representing Soyok' Wuhti (Ogre Woman) who appears during or shortly after the Bean Dance and tells boys to hunt mice for her and girls to grind corn for her, or she will eat them; She wears carved and painted black dress with wedding sash (fringe is of cotton string), white leggings, reddish orange moccasins, and black paper-backed cloth cape; Black case mask has red tab ears (small gray feather through each one), large round yellow eyes, and rectangular mouth with bared teeth, and black beard with white bands; Dark brown human hair covers top and back of mask and hangs down over face; She carries crooked stick in left hand and wooden knife in right hand; Trace of additional feathers on top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.9, Width = 24.0, Depth = ca. 14.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0075   CAS 0520-0075; 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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Pine; Paint; Owl feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Mastop (Death Fly Katsina), who appears on final day of Soyal Ceremony and represents prayer for fertility of Hopi women from their dead ancestors; Figure's torso and arms are painted black with hand print on chest and back and hachure lines on arms; He wears carved and painted kilt, wide red and green waist sash, and black leggings, and brown moccasins; Black case mask has round painted eyes and mouth and white hand print on either side; Bundle of small gray feathers tied to top of head; He holds pair of feathers in outstretched right hand and the remains of a small staff in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.1, Width = 17.3, Depth = 19.3
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0076   CAS 0520-0076; 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 Nathaniel Selestewa (b. ca. 1950)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint grass stems
Description 3-dimensional carved figure of Susöpa (Cricket Katsina), a kiva dancer who carries nothing in his hands when dancing; Figure's body is painted muddy yellow and his forearms are held out in front; Figure wears black and white kilt and black and white neck ruff; Small bundle of grass stems and cotton string tassel are attached to each side of head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.7, Width = 9.5, Depth = 8.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0077   CAS 0520-0077; 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; Wool yarn; Feather
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position (with outstretched arms), representing Ai (Rattle Katsina) who appears in the Mixed Katsina Dance; He is same katsina as Aya, one of many runner katsinam who race with men from the Hopi villages; His upper torso is painted red, with the left shoulder, right forearm and right leg being blue and the right shoulder, left forearm and left leg painted yellow; He wears carved and painted white dance kilt, sash belt, and dance sash (all with appropriate designs) and green moccasins; His white case mask is bisected on front and back by black line with "X" motif, red star shape on right side of mask and yellow flower on left side; Red conical spire rises from top of mask with single feather glued to top; Green yarn is tied around each wrist.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.7, Width = 17.5, Depth = 12.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0078   CAS 0520-0078; Katsina
Category Carvings
Object Name Katsina
Culture Hopi (possibly Navajo made)
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; Feathers; Cotton string; Wool yarn; Leather
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing a probable composite of several katsinam; His body paint, clothing, and face mask are all incorrectly combined, suggesting this figure was probably not carved by a Hopi; His body is painted completely black with paired white lines extending up front and back of arms and continuing down left and right sides of chest and back; He wears carved and painted white kilt with wedding sash (fringe of sash is real cotton string), and white moccasins; White case mask includes red tab ears and red tubular mouth and is painted with serrated blue triangle around mouth and blue and black bands along forehead; Large and small feathers are attached to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.5, Width = 18.8, Depth = ca. 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0079   CAS 0520-0079; 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. 1840s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, probably representing A'hote (no translation), though lacking Plains Indian headdress; Figure's body is red with yellow shoulders, forearms, and lower legs, and wears case mask that is yellow (with red and outlined black stars) on front and red (with 2 cornstalks) on back (mask is described in literature as all green or brown); Tab ears are red; Bulging eyes are black and white; Black snout has white mouth and red teeth; Figure wears carved and painted white kilt, orange fox tail, red sash belt, red moccasins, green spruce ruff, and turquoise necklace, and carries bow and 2 arrows in left hand and rattle (now missing) in right hand; Gray feathers tied to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.5, Width = 12.1, Depth = 12.7
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0080   CAS 0520-0080; 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. late 1950s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Red-shafted flicker (Colaptes auratus cafer) and chicken feathers
Description 3-dimensional carving in standing position, representing Hilili, a Whipper Katsina who appears during Powamu; His upper torso is orange while his left shoulder, right forearm, and left lower leg are blue; His right shoulder, left forearm, and right lower leg are yellow; He wears carved and painted white kilt, dance sash, sash belt, and blue moccasins; Case mask with red tab ears, rectangular built-out mouth, and beard is red on back; Front has orange terraced triangle extending from top over forehead and blue terraced triangle extending upward from mouth; Remaining white area of face frames black rectangular eyes; Small bundle of aligned feathers is tied to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.5, Width = 17.0, Depth = 16.2
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0081   CAS 0520-0081; 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. late 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feather; Wool yarn
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Tawa Katsina (Sun Katsina), who appears in mixed dances; His torso and upper arms are painted red, while his left shoulder, right forearm, and left leg are yellow and his right shoulder, left forearm, and right leg are turquoise blue; He wears a carved and painted white kilt, dance sash, sash belt, fox skin tail, brown moccasins, red bandolier sash, and wool garters and wristlet; His orange case mask has a large sun face on front, encircled by 20 carved eagle feathers; Bundle of small gray feathers is glued to back of mask; He holds a carved rattle in right hand and ceremonial staff in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.1, Width = 20.7, Depth = 12.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0082   CAS 0520-0082; 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; Feathers; Wool; Shells; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Kokosori (no translation), whose body painting depicts the colored kernels of corn; He accompanies Eototo and Aholi and is usually naked except for a woman's sash around his waist; This figure's body is painted brown with white circles above his waist and with black circles below the waist; He wears only a painted black breechclout and brown moccasins; His black case mask includes brown tab ears (each with a small shell earring on string) and is painted on front with white circles and on back with two tadpole images; Circular eyes and mouth are green; Several feathers and tuft of white wool are tied to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.2, Width = 17.0, Depth = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0083   CAS 0520-0083; 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, Wool yarn
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in dancing position (with outstretched arms and bent knees), representing Avachhoya (Speckled Corn Katsina); His body is painted dark brown with yellow and blue circles all over; He wears carved and painted white embroidered dance sash (worn at back instead of at side), black breechclout, brown moccasins, black leggings, red woven garters, blue armbands, and black yarn wristlet; Case mask is dark brown on back and blue on front and has red tab ears and red tubular mouth; Corn motif are painted on each check and on back of mask; Top of mask is black and 4 large feathers arranged in cross pattern and several smaller feathers are attached to top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.7, Width = 14.7, Depth = 18.2
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0084   CAS 0520-0084; 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 Jimmy Kewanwytewa (1989-1966) (attributed)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s to 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Buckskin; Metal: Tin; Feathers; Wool yarn
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing the Black Nataska, an Ogre Katsina who appears in the Hopi Villages during or right after the Powamu Ceremony, demanding food or threatening to take children if not placated; Figure is dressed in white shirt, black pants, carved and painted dance sash, brown moccasins with painted garters, and full length buckskin cape; He carries an axe in right hand and long metal knife in left hand; His black mask has large bulging eyes with white crow's foot painted between the eyes, extremely large snout with bared teeth, large curved horns with green zigzag line; And black and white neck ruff; Numerous feathers are tied to top of mask and horns; [Barton Wright says this katsina does not resemble Jimmy Kewanwytewa's carvings at all.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 46.0, Width = 21.3, Depth = ca. 16.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0085   CAS 0520-0085; 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 Murray Harvey
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Turkey and other feathers; Wool fleece
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Meme (Santa Clara Corn Katsina), one of the Ka'e Totim Katsinam, whose Laguna name means a sister, brother or cousin of the opposite sex but same generation; Figure's body is painted black and white with parallel wavy rust colored lines down chest and back; He wears carved and painted white dance kilt, dance sash, and fox skin tail, white moccasins with real leather and wool cuffs, wool yarn garters, right wristlet, and bandolier; And painted bow guard on left wrist; Case mask has red tab ears, red tubular mouth, and green yarn neck ruff and is painted brown on back and red, yellow and blue on front, with blue yarn and feathers on top; He carries rattle in right hand and green yarn in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 46.0, Width = 22.7, Depth = ca. 19.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0086   CAS 0520-0086; 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. early 1900s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Muslin cloth; Paint; Leather; Wool
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position and with articulated arms, representing Saiyatasha (Rain Priest of the North, a.k.a. Long Horn), who appears only during the Shalako ceremony and orchestrates that ceremony; He brings many benefits to the Zuni people, including long life, good weather, and deer; Figure is dressed in white muslin shirt, dance kilt and sash, and wears shawl around his waist (kilt, sash, and shawl are painted with embroidered designs); Leather moccasins and leather leggings complete clothing items; Case mask is painted white with black and white neck ruff; Large left ear is white and single horn on right is blue, both trimmed with black wool; More black wool, two coils of white wool, and several feathers cover top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 52.0, Width = 23.0, Depth = ca. 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0087   CAS 0520-0087; 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; Pipe cleaners
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Angak'china (Long-haired Katsina), who originated in Zuni Pueblo and brings gentle rains; His body is painted black with yellow shoulders and yellow stripes down arms, chest, and back; Legs are also painted yellow; Figure wears carved and painted white dance kilt with dance sash, sash belt and fox tail, Zuni-style multicolored moccasins, turtle shell rattle on right leg and bell rattle on left leg; Case mask has blue face with multicolored band in place of mouth, long beard with several white feathers; And cropped wig with front bangs and long flowing hair down back; Dyed yellow feathers on top of mask and one large one down back; He carries pipe cleaners (spruce boughs) in left hand and rattle in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.5, Width = 11.0, Depth = 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0088   CAS 0520-0088; 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; Corn husk; Wool yarn; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Shalako Mana (Hopi Cloud Girl), who accompanies the Shalako Taka during the rarely performed Shalako ceremony; Figure is carved with heavy cylindrical body with only the feet minimally depicted; Figure attire is painted and includes dress of black and white triangles that represent eagle feathers; Face paint includes hachured red triangles on cheeks and blue, red, yellow, and white mouth; Elaborate tableta on head has terraced edges and consists of red, yellow, and blue panels; Heavy coil of corn husk wrapped in red wool yarn is suspended over figure's forehead.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.6, Width = 27.6, Depth = 14.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0089   CAS 0520-0089; 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 Walter Hawto (b. ca. 1912)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Human hair; Leather; Feathers; Nails
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Tumae or Tuma-öi (White Chin Katsina); Figure wears carved and painted black dress with white maiden's shawl, and real leather moccasins with buckskin leggings; Mask is divided horizontally with the bottom half painted red and the top half being green on right side and yellow on left side; Head is completely covered with black human hair which is cropped just above figure's eyes and on sides, but hangs down the back and is held in place by a leather headband; Carved and painted neck ruff is black and white; Cavity on right rear shoulder suggests he originally carried a basket or similar item. (This katsina is always male, so hair, clothing, and moccasins on this figure are completely wrong.)
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.0, Width = 14.2, Depth = 12.3
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0090   CAS 0520-0090; 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; Commercial cloth; Wool yarn; Pipe cleaner; Plastic
Description 3-dimensional carving in kneeling position, representing Nuvi Heheya (Ladies' Man); His body is painted completely white and he wears a white commercial white fleece cape over a black cloth breechclout, blue vinyl belt, black and white commercial cloth kerchief around his neck, green yarn wristlets, and red yarn garters, along with painted and carved black leggings and brown moccasins; White face is painted with zigzag vertical bands in blue,yellow and orange on cheeks and nose; Teardrop shaped eyes and mouth are orange; Top of head is covered in commercial white fleece cloth; He carries plastic bucket in left hand and yellow stick in right hand, and is mounted on rectangular wooden base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.0, Width = 14.9, Depth = 27.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0520-0091   CAS 0520-0091; 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 Luther Honeyestewa (b. ca. 1920s)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Felt; Commercial leather; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Feathers; Metal: Stainless steel bells; Cardboard
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position and with outstretched arms / wings, representing Kwahu (Eagle Katsina); Figure's torso and upper arms are painted black; Shoulders, forearms, and lower legs and feet are painted muddy yellow; He wears carved and painted kilt and dance sash with sash belt (painted cardboard glued over dance sash) anklets (painted cardboard) and leg rattles (commercial rattles tied to leather thongs), and white shell and (plastic) turquoise bead necklace, and painted plaque on back; Carved eagle feather wings are attached to arms and backed with red felt; White case mask is painted pale green on front with yellow beak, red tab ears with beaded earrings, green wool neck ruff, and crown of yucca strips and feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.5, Width = 44.5, Depth = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0520-0092   CAS 0520-0092; 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: Polacca
Maker's Name Neil R. David, Sr. (b. 1944)
Date of Manufacture 1973
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) root; Paint; Leather; Buckskin; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figure representing Koyaala (Koshari) (Hano clown), who is both sacred and profane and appears in every pueblo; Figure is mounted on wooden base, seated with legs spread out before him and knees slightly bent; He is holding a watermelon slice in his left hand, while the remainder of the watermelon rests in front of him; His white body is painted all over with black horizontal bands; He wears a painted black leather breechclout with buckskin belt, black leather garters and right wristlet, carved and painted brown moccasins, and buckskin pouch around his neck; Eyes and mouth are outlined in black, and his cap includes two upright black and white horns with buckskin fringes; His short cropped hair is tied with buckskin in back in pueblo-style chongo; Title “Tewa clown at watermelon break” is written on base in ball point ink, along with signature “N David ‘73” and artist’s full name and address (Neil R. David, Sr. Box 676, Polacca, Ariz. 86042) and his tribal affiliation, “Tewa-Hopi”.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.4, Width = 32.7, Depth = 22.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0093   CAS 0520-0093; 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 George Coochise
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position (with upraised left arm), representing Alo Mana (no translation), who may have been introduced from the eastern pueblos and often appears with katsinam from that area, performing same duties as a Hopi Kachin' Mana; Her arms are painted a flesh tone and she wears a carved and painted black one-shoulder dress with red sash belt, white maiden's shawl, and white moccasins; Her white face mask includes a carved and painted black beard and her hair is worn in two buns at back; Small feather bundle is tied to top of head; She carries ear of white corn in each outstretched hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.6, Width = 10.9, Depth = 8.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0094   CAS 0520-0094; 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 Hümis Katsina (Ripened Corn Katsina, aka Hemis [Jemez] Katsina), who usually appears in the Niman (going home) ceremony; Figure's body is completely painted black and he wears carved and painted white kilt, red moccasins, and white bandolier; Case mask is red on top and back while face is vertically bisected by black line into blue right side and yellow left side; Projecting rim along top has orange and yellow bands; Elaborate terraced tableta is painted with terraces and arched motifs in light and dark blue, orange, yellow, black and white, with small feather tied to corner of each terrace; Slender blue pole glued to back of mask extends to top of tableta and is decorated with feather bundle at top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 48.4, Width = 16.5, Depth = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0095   CAS 0520-0095; 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; Canvas cloth
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Siyangephoya (Left-handed Katsina), so called because the hunting gear he usually carries is reversed (e.g., drawing an arrow from his quiver would have to be done with the right hand, rather than the usual left hand); Figure's body is completely painted light gray with dark gray horizontal stripes on his left arm and right leg; He wears a painted dark gray breechclout; His dark gray case mask, has red tab ears with feathers through each one, painted white diamond-shaped eyes, a rectangular mouth with bared teeth and protruding dark gray tongue; Neck ruff is made from rolled strip of canvas fabric and is painted alternately in dark and light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 48.2, Width = 14.4, Depth = 13.7
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0096   CAS 0520-0096; 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. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Muslin cloth; Wool yarn and raw wool; Cardboard; Feathers; Commercial pile cloth
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Shalako (Courier of the Gods), one of six such figures who appears during the late autumn to bless specially prepared homes and ensure bounty for the village; Tall figure with armless, cylindrical body is dressed in 3 overlapping pieces of muslin cloth (painted to represent woven cotton mantas and a dance kilt with embroidered designs) and carved and painted red moccasins and yellow leggings; Pale blue case mask has black wool neck ruff and hair, upturned horns on either side of head, bulging eyes, and red and blue tubular mouth; Eagle feather crown is represented by semi-circular cardboard cutout; Strands of black wool are glued to back of figure to depict long flowing hair.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.5, Width = 13.8, Depth = 12.3
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0097   CAS 0520-0097; 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; Commercial cloth; Wool yarn; Natural and dyed chicken feathers; Horsehair
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Shalako (Courier of the gods), the best known Zuni deity who appears in the fall and bestows many blessings upon the Zuni people; Figure is dressed in paper undergarment and then wrapped in two miniature white dance shawls, each with appliquéd designs to replicate embroidery, as well as carved and painted blue moccasins and yellow leggings; Elaborate headdress includes pale blue case mask with black yarn neck ruff and hair, bulging black and white eyes, tubular mouth; Blue horn on either side of head, crown of white chicken feathers, and bundle of dyed green chicken feathers behind the crown; Bundle of long black horsehair and several gray feathers tied to string trail down back of figure.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 55.0, Width = ca. 15.0, Depth = 8.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0098   CAS 0520-0098; Figurine (Katsina-like)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (Katsina-like)
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; Commercially tanned leather; White metal discs; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, probably representing a made-for-sale tourist carving that does not depict any known katsina; Figure's body is painted gray and he wears carved and painted turquoise-colored kilt, brown moccasins, commercially tanned leather belt with silver discs (concho belt) and a commercially tanned leather medicine pouch over his right shoulder; Case mask is gray on back and blue on front, with very narrow elongated yellow beak-like mouth and small black eyes; Mask is framed with blue wool; Neck ruff is made of green wool yarn; Two upright gray feathers and several smaller brown ones are glued to back of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.1, Width = 17.1, Depth = ca. 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0099   CAS 0520-0099; 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; Wire; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in dancing pose, possibly representing Sio Avachhoya (Zuni Spotted Corn Katsina); Figure's torso is painted red and he wears carved and painted black breechclout, fox skin tail sash belt, and concho belt over white pants, and brown moccasins; Case mask with red tab ears and red tubular mouth is red on back and painted with yellow, blue, and white vertical zigzag stripes on front; Bundle of multicolored yarns are tied to top of mask; Fan of large gray feathers and additional multicolored yarns are wired to back of mask; He carries blue rattle in left hand and possible white rattle (string wrapped around wire?) in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 28.5, Width = ca. 15.5, Depth = 10.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0100   CAS 0520-0100; 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. 1970
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in dancing pose, representing Sotung Taka (Laguna Corn Katsina or Laguna Gambler), who began appearing in Hopi villages ca. 1960 and appears in two forms, one clothed and the other bare chested; His torso is brown and he wears carved and painted black breechclout, fox skin tail, blue belt, brown moccasins, blue and pink yarn garters, pink yarn wristlets, blue cloth armbands, and blue yarn bandolier sashes; Case mask has green neck ruff, red tab ears and red and black beak and is painted with white and blue vertical stripes; White wool outlines ears and beak; 3 multicolored feathers glued to top of mask; Fan of small gray feathers and blue and pink yarn is glued to back of mask; Figure carries white cloth hoop in left hand and white stick in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.7, Width = 10.0, Depth = 14.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0101   CAS 0520-0101; 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; Cotton string; Wool; Wool yarn; Leather; Coral; Turquoise; Shell; Mammal hide with hair; Metal: Brass chain link
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, possibly representing Hilili; Figure's body is painted brown with orange undertones, except for yellow forearms; He is dressed in white muslin kilt with painted designs, wool and plied cotton string belt, brown leather moccasins painted yellow leggings, wool yarn garters, wristlets, and armbands, and turquoise and coral necklace on chain link and separate shell pendant; Case mask is painted yellow with wide black eyes, broad red and white mouth, dark brown horsehair (?) beard, and gray wool hair; Figure carries nothing in his hands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.5, Width = ca. 15.0, Depth = ca. 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0102   CAS 0520-0102; Figurine (Katsina-like)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (Katsina-like)
Culture Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Rio Arriba
Other Geographic Data Okhay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved katsina-like figure in standing position, representing no individual or any pueblo katsina, but rather a made-for-sale secular carving; Figure's body is painted white and he wears carved and painted white shirt, white embroidered kilt, and red moccasins; His unmasked face has a pronounced nose (carved separately), painted black almond-shaped eyes, and red lips; Carved and short-cropped black hair is worn in pueblo-style chongo at back; Several feathers of various sizes and types are glued to flat wooden stick which in turn is glued to right side of figure's head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.5, Width = 9.8, Depth = 12.1
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0103   CAS 0520-0103; 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; Buckskin; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position (with upraised right arm), representing Tasap Yeibichai Kwa-um (Navajo Talking God Grandfather), who is a caricature of the principal Navajo deity, Talking God; He leads a group of Navajo-inspired katsinam during the Navajo Katsina Dance; He is dressed in purple shirt, black pants, brown moccasins, real buckskin cape, and painted leather and silver concho belt; His white case mask has painted interlocking squares for eyes and mouth, a painted blue cornstalk for a nose, and blue ears of corn painted on each cheek; 5 carved and painted eagle tail feathers rise from back of mask; Green neck ruff is carved and painted; Small feathers tied to back of mask; Remnant of cedar (?) branch remains in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.2, Width = 10.2, Depth = 8.9
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0104   CAS 0520-0104; 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. 1910-1920
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool; Feather; Commercial cloth; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Mahu (Cicada Katsina); Figure's body is painted a flesh tone except for his arms which are blue and he is naked (with an erect penis) except for possible blue leggings and moccasins; Case mask is also flesh toned and bisected by a narrow groove that is painted in alternating black and white squares; Groove also extends along length of beaked mouth; Top and bottom of mask are framed in similar black and white bands; Mask is surmounted by two soft horns made from cloth, one of which is blue and the other flesh toned and both painted with alternating horizontal black bands; Blue whorl ears are decorated with feathers and white wool; Neck ruff is formed from bundle of pine branches.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.5, Width = ca. 14.0, Depth = 9.8
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0105   CAS 0520-0105; 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; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Tocha Mana (female counterpart to Hummingbird Katsina); Fire wears carved and painted black dress, white maiden's shall, and white moccasins; Pale green case mask has painted black rectangular eyes and triangular mouth and large yellow triangular area extending down from forehead between eyes, outlined in black and red; Bundle of mixed feathers is attached to top of head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Width = 15.0, Depth = 7.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0106   CAS 0520-0106; 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. 1940s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Felt; Muslin and other commercial cloth; Ribbon; Wool yarn
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Hehe'a, one of the "Little Dancers" who impersonates a katsina during the winter series of dances, and whose role is usually played by a young boy who is not old enough to appear in a line dance; Figure's body is painted white and he is dressed in a black felt breechclout, white muslin dance sash with painted designs, black fur leggings with white muslin garters, brown fur (commercial cloth) cape, ribbon streamers on wrists, green felt armbands, and carved and painted red moccasins; Case mask is painted blue on front and has black triangular eyes, red tab ears, red and white striped nose, and black fur (commercial cloth) on top; Figure's hands are empty.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.6, Width = 10.0, Depth = 7.2
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0107   CAS 0520-0107; 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; Commercial cloth (several types); Zuni dress fragment; Human hair; Wool yarn; Plastic beads
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Nahalish Okya; Figure wears purple satin dress with an outer black dress (made from piece of actual hand woven Zuni dress), carved and painted white moccasins, white leggings made from rubber-backed white woven tape; White muslin shawl, and necklace of plastic turquoise-colored beads; Face is painted white with orange band across eyes; Head is covered with real black human hair and tied in back into chongo hairstyle; Figure carries nothing in her hands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.0, Width = ca. 12.0, Depth = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0108   CAS 0520-0108; 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; Leather
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Tasavu (Navajo Clown Katsina); Figure's body is painted completely white with narrow brown vertical stripes running from his neck to his ankles and down his arms; He wears only a carved and painted blue breechclout on a brown belt, black leggings, and brown moccasins, and a leather medicine pouch painted with silver dots to represent conchos; His face is painted with black vertical stripes and his painted black hair is cropped short and held in place with a carved and painted blue headband; He carries a carved gourd rattle in his right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.8, Width = 9.5, Depth = 7.8
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0109   CAS 0520-0109; 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
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Muslin cloth; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Ainshe (Bear in animal form), who appears during the mixed dances [the bear can also appear dressed in katsina form, then called Ainshekoko]; Bear's body is painted black and he wears white muslin kilt, dance sash, and bandolier (all with painted designs), and carved and painted (blue, white, and red) moccasins; Eyes and ears are outlined in red; Traces of red feathers are attached to to of head; Bear carries nothing in its front paws.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.8, Width = 8.3, Depth = 8.3
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0110   CAS 0520-0110; 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: New Oraibi
Maker's Name Otto Pentewa (1889-1961 or 1963)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint feathers; Wool yarn; Rabbit fur; Commercial leather; Horse hair; Shells
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Kweo (Wolf Katsina), who appears as a side dancer in the company of herbivorous animals, such as the deer or mountain sheep katsinam; Cylindrical figure 's body is painted tan except for large black and white circular areas on chest and back; Forearms and legs are painted with black dots; He wears a black breechclout, fox tail, brown moccasins, and commercial brown leather bandolier with shells; Case mask is muddy yellow with black dots, projecting ears with red interiors, elongated snout with prominent canines, and large eyes outlined in red; Top and back of mask and snout are covered with rabbit fur; Several feathers tied to right ear; He carries blue stick to depict brush he hides in when hunting prey.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.0, Width = 11.4, Depth = 8.2
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0111   CAS 0520-0111; Katsina
Category Carvings
Object Name Katsina
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Kahaila Katsina (Hunter Katsina), who is thought to have come from the Eastern pueblos; Shoulders, upper arms, and legs are painted yellow while lower torso and forearms are red; He wears carved and painted white kilt with dance sash, blue moccasins, painted shell and turquoise necklace, and blue wool yarn bandolier and wristlets; Case mask is black on back and green on front, with red tubular mouth and black rectangular eyes; Dark blue yarn frames sides and top of mask; Single feather stands upright at each side of mask and numerous small white and yellow feathers are glued to top of mask; Single white feather glued to interior of mouth.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.0, Width = 11.7, Depth = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0112   CAS 0520-0112; 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. 1930s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Commercial cloth; Wool; Feathers; Leather; Cotton string; Juniper (Juniperus spp.) bark
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Shulawitsi (Fire Katsina), who cares for the sun and fire, and who is always impersonated by a pre-adolescent young boy, whose duties include lighting fires to signal the Shalako impersonators to bring out their masks; Figure's body, head, and face are painted black with multi-colored dots to represent cardinal directions; He wears only a black cloth breechcloth, miniature red leather moccasins, and a coral and turquoise necklace and bracelets (all carved of wood; Length of carded and braided wool and small feather bundle is tied to top of head; Figure carries juniper bark torch in right hand and bundle of wooden sticks in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 43.5, Width = 18.5, Depth = ca. 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0113   CAS 0520-0113; 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 (same carver as 0520-0114 to 0520-0117)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Pine; Paint; Commercial cloth; Feathers; Horse hair; Wool yarn; Cow hide
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Nahalisho Otshi; Figure's upper torso and upper arms are painted red, with columns of small white cornstalks (?); Forearms and lower legs are yellow; He wears pink satin cloth kilt, print cloth belt, carved and painted blue moccasins, and red yarn wristlets; Case mask has large red tab ears and red tubular mouth; Back of mask is white, while front is bisected by white center, with right half being blue and left half being yellow; Floral motif is painted on each cheek; Neck ruff is made from strip of cowhide with hair still on; Black horse hair and 4 large white feathers in cross pattern are attached to top of mask; Large white feather also glued to each tab ear.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 39.0, Width = 23.0, Depth = ca. 18.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0114   CAS 0520-0114; Katsina
Category Carvings
Object Name Katsina
Culture Zuni Pueblo or Laguna Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley or Cibola
Other Geographic Data Zuni Pueblo or Laguna Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown (same carver as 0520-0113 and 0520-0115 to 0520-0117)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Pine; Commercial cloth; Feathers; Cow hide; Wool yarn
Description 3-dimensional carving in standing position, representing Wakashi (Cow Katsina), who appears in the Wakashi Dance and represents a prayer for an increase of cattle; Figure's upper torso is painted blue on the right side, yellow on the left side and red in the center; His right forearm is white and his left forearm is blue; His upper legs are white, knees are red, and lower legs are yellow; He wears only a white muslin cloth kilt, painted muslin cloth dance sash, painted and carved blue moccasins, and red and white yarn wristlets; Case mask is yellow on front and has white and black horns, red tab ears, pop-out eyes, and very wide snout; Cowhide with hair still on form neck ruff and top covering of mask; Back of mask is white with cloud (?) motifs; Feathers attached to top and back of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.5, Width = 17.9, Depth = 12.1
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0115   CAS 0520-0115; 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 (same carver as 0520-0113, 0520-0114, 0520-0116, and 0520-0117)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Pine; Paint; Commercial cloth; Feathers; Wool yarn; Cow hide
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Nahalisho Otshi; Center of figure's torso and upper legs are white; Left side of torso, left upper arm and right forearm are blue; Right side of torso, right upper arm, left forearm, and both lower legs are orange; Figure wears only black cloth breechclout, blue cloth belt, carved and painted blue moccasins with red and orange cuffs, and blue yarn wristlets and garter; White case mask has red tab ears, blue tubular mouth, and red flower on each cheek; Large cloud motif is painted on back of mask; Top of mask covered with cowhide (?) with hair still on; Several feathers inserted into top of mask, single feather on each ear; Figure carries feather in right hand and bow in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.2, Width = ca. 22.0, Depth = ca. 14.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0116   CAS 0520-0116; 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 (same carver as 0520-0113 to 0520-0115 and 0520-0117)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Pine; Paint; Commercial cloth; Feathers; Cow hide; Wool yarn
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing Nahalisho Otshi; Upper torso, upper arms and knees are red; Forearms and lower legs are yellow; Upper legs are white; Figure wears commercially printed muslin kilt, carved and painted blue moccasins, and gold wool yarn wristlets; White case mask has red tab ears, blue tubular mouth, and yellow flower on each cheek; Two ears of corn are painted on back of mask; Piece of cowhide with hair still on and four large white feathers (arranged in cross pattern) are attached to top of mask; Single feather also glued to each ear.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 38.0, Width = 21.6, Depth = 19.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0117   CAS 0520-0117; 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 (same carver as 0520-0113 to 0520-0116)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Pine; Paint; Commercial cloth; Wool yarn; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Thlemhoktowna (Hilili Snake Dancer); Upper torso, upper arms, and knees are red; Shoulders are yellow; Forearms and hands are blue; Legs (except for knees) are white; Figure is bare-chested and wears only pink floral print cloth kilt with blue leather belt, carved and painted red moccasins, and red yarn wristlets and garters; White case mask has red tab ears, blue tubular mouth, and floral motif on each cheek; Flat tableta with V-shaped terraced center is painted on front with cornstalk flanked by yellow sun (?) and blue moon (?) and 2 tadpoles; Back of tableta is painted with two red flowers on yellow background; White feathers attached to top of tableta, top of mask, and around neck area.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 42.0, Width = 14.5, Depth = ca. 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0118   CAS 0520-0118; 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; Cow hide; Commercial cloth (several kinds); Wool yarn; Electrical tape; Feathers; Cotton string
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Siyangephoya (Left-handed Katsina), so called because the hunting gear is reversed (e.g., drawing an arrow would be done with the right hand, rather than the usual left hand); Figure's body is painted black except for wide alternating horizontal black and white stripes on left arm and right leg; He wears brown cowhide skirt (with hair on) and blue commercial cloth belt, painted brown moccasins with commercial leather cuffs, black yarn garters and left wristlet; Black case mask has red tab ears, red cloth tongue, muslin neck ruff with black electrical tape wrapping, painted white diamond-shaped eyes, brown fur hair, and 4 feathers on top; Figure carries bow in right hand and arrow in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 50.0, Width = 25.2, Depth = ca. 20.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0119   CAS 0520-0119; 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. early 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Velvet cloth; Leather; Silver; Metal: Tin; Feather
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position with upraised right arm, representing a Koyemsi (Mudhead), who appears in nearly every Hopi dance, either as part of a group or as an individual drummer; His body is painted completely in a muddy flesh tone and he wears a black velvet kilt with real leather belt and tin conchos and stamped silver buckle, painted black leggings, and painted brown moccasins and red cloth kerchief around his neck; Case mask is also muddy brown with knobby projections at sides and conical spike on top, beak-like mouth, and round bulging eyes; he carries single feather in left hand and carved gourd rattle in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 51.2, Width = 16.7, Depth = ca. 18.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0120   CAS 0520-0120; 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 (same maker as CAS 0520-0122 and CAS 0520-0123)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Commercial leather; Tanned hide; Feathers; Horsehair
Description 3-dimensional figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Atoshle, who visits Zuni in January with his wife, Suyuki, to catch bad children whom they eat; Figure's body is painted red except for yellow shoulders and chest, blue right forearm, and yellow left forearm; He wears a brown leather kilt gathered at waist by turquoise-colored leather belt, carved and painted (mostly blue) moccasins, and yellow leggings; His case mask is pale blue with yellow dots and has bulging eyes, wide snout with bared teeth, large red tab ears, and leather neck ruff with black hair still attached; Leather strip with attached hair is also nailed across top of mask and black horsehair is attached along back of mask; He holds yellow snake in right hand and blue snake in left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 58.5, Width = 24.5, Depth = ca. 15.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0121   CAS 0520-0121; 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; Gourd; Paint
Description 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Patung (Squash Katsina), who is the chief katsina of the Pumpkin clan; Figure's body is completely painted green with vertical black stripes running from head to foot, with touches of pale yellow on forearms, feet, and both ends of "gourd" head; He wears only a painted black breechclout and his hands are held in front at waist level; His head is made from an actual gourd and painted similarly to the body with narrow painted almond-shaped eyes; Stem of gourd is carved and also painted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.9, Width = 14.0, Depth = 27.3
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0122   CAS 0520-0122; 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 (same maker as CAS 0520-0120 and CAS 0520-0123)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Commercial cloth; Coyote (?) pelt; Horsehair; Feathers
Description Large 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, probably representing Atoshle, who visits Zuni in January with his wife, Suyuki, to catch bad children whom they are said to eat; Figure's torso and upper arms are painted red with black zigzag lines; Forearms and lower legs are painted white with black polka dots; Figure wears a black cloth kilt (with feathers tied around lower half), white waist sash, carved and painted (blue and white) moccasins, and coyote (?) pelt cape; His case mask is dark brown with green dots and has large, bulging eyes, wide snout with bared teeth, large red tab ears, and shaggy mane of black horsehair; Several feathers and bits of tree lichen are attached to top of head; He carries crook in left hand and red (blood-stained) sword in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 59.0, Width = ca. 25.0, Depth = 21.5
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0123   CAS 0520-0123; 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 (same maker as CAS 0520-0120 and CAS 0520-0122)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Commercial leather; Tanned hide; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Atoshle, who visits Zuni in January with wife, Suyuki, to catch bad children whom they eat; Torso is white; Right shoulder and upper arm are blue; Left shoulder, upper arm, and both forelegs are yellow; Both forearms are white with black polka dots; Figure wears brown leather kilt, carved and painted (mostly blue) moccasins, and leather cape with black hair still on outside; Case mask is green with brown and black dots, large bulging eyes, wide snout with bared teeth, large red tab ears; large black and white spear point-shaped cutout, several feathers, and additional leather with lack hair attached decorate top of mask; Figure carries crook in left hand and red (blood-stained) sword in right hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 87.0, Width = 25.2, Depth = ca. 20.0
Catalog Number CAS 0520-0124   CAS 0520-0124; 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 Wilson Tawaquaptewa (1873-1960)
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1930s
Collection Name Owings Collection (Hopi Katsinam)
Materials Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Feathers
Description 3-dimensional carved figure in standing position, representing fictional katsina-like figure with large erect ears; Figure appears to be wearing blue vest or shirt, white dance kilt, and blue moccasins; Yellow case mask has protruding tubular snout, painted black round eyes, and black dot on each cheek, and is painted white with black polka dots on reverse; Large ears are white with black dots, except for solid black tips; Bundle of mixed feathers is tied to top of head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.0, Width = 6.3, Depth = 5.5
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