Kachina Figure Item Number: 3255/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large kachina doll. Carved from wood, figure has a long torso, painted light tan, with arms held close to body and fists at stomach. Square head has a black and white strip painted across eye area, and a black triangle for a mouth. Large square ears protrude from sides, decorated with a step motif in black and white, and a headdress in a similar stepped shape sits upright on head, decorated with feathers. A skirt sits at waist with patterning down the right side, above short legs and small feet. Figure is attached to a square wooden stand.
History Of Use
Katsinam dolls (singular kachina) are used amongst the Zuni and Hopi, but not the Pueblo people; they are carved wearing masks and costumes, and are usually regarded as profane. The masks resemble those used in ceremonies, and represent different spirits. The dolls are freely circulated and sold commercially.
Item History
- Made in New Mexico, USA and Arizona, USA
- Owned by Michael M. Koerner before July 20, 2017
- Received from Michael M. Koerner (Donor) on July 20, 2017
What
- Name
- Kachina Figure
- Identification Number
- 3255/2
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- cottonwood wood, feather, paint and cotton
- Overall
- height 40.0 cm, width 22.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Hopi
- Previous Owner
- Michael M. Koerner
- Received from
- Michael M. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Mexico, USA and Arizona, USA
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 20, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on July 20, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3255/0002