Kachina Doll Item Number: 04.297.5593 from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
This kachina is probably Ho'te. It is totally rounded in form with flat, red ears protruding from each side, protrduing round eye and yarn twists and plant fiber on it's head. There is a cross also on the back of its head ad wel;l as cheekbones. Hands are cruved in front resting on the stomach.
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund
Item History
- Made between 1868 and 1899
What
- Name
- Kachina Doll
- Identification Number
- 04.297.5593
- Type of Item
- doll
- Material
- wood, pigment, yarn and plant fibre
- Measurements
- “4 x 2 11/16 x 5 13/16in. (10.2 x 6.9 x 14.8cm) Other: 4 x 2 11/16 x 5 13/16in. (10.2 x 6.9 x 14.8cm)” ?
Who
- Culture
- Hopi Pueblo
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1868 and 1899
Other
- Classification
- Sculpture