Shulawitsi Katsina
22620
From: United States of America | New Mexico
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Shulawitsi Katsina |
| Native Name | Shulawitsi | Cholawitze |
| Object Number | 22620 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Zuni |
| Provenience | United States of America | New Mexico |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood | Paint | Feather | String | Hide | Metal |
| Iconography | Corn Smut |
| Description | Wooden Zuni Katsina doll with movable arms. The entire figure is painted black with multicolored dots. Feathers and string are attached to the top of the head. A fragmentary, painted breechcloth is wrapped around the waist. The right hand holds a stick used to light fires for ceremonies. This figure is the Zuni Fire Katsina (Shulawitsi). (Colton, H. 1959 #151, Wright, B., 1973 #128) |
| Height | 22.86 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mr. Vanderwagen, 1902 |
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