Kachina Doll (Eshotsa [Clown]) Item Number: 03.325.4600 from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
This kachina doll represents one of the group of mud head kachinas who participate in dances as clowns that teach about proper behavior. There are usually ten clowns in the dance.(missing 9ne ear although early photos show it so may be in the triage area tray.)
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund
Item History
- Made between 1868 and 1899
What
Who
- Culture
- She-we-na
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1868 and 1899
Other
- Classification
- Sculpture