Maiden Katsina
2009-10-27
From: United States of America | New Mexico | Zuni Pueblo
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Maiden Katsina |
| Object Number | 2009-10-27 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Zuni |
| Provenience | United States of America | New Mexico | Zuni Pueblo |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Creator | Alan Lewis |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood |
| Technique | Incised |
| Iconography | Jar | Dragonfly |
| Description | Wooden Katsina doll carved from one piece of wood. This maiden figure is unpainted and done in the style of a Zuni Katsina. An incised jar (olla) is balanced on top of the figure's head. The facial features are simple, incised lines. Hair is shoulder length and tied in the back. A blanket is worn over the shoulders with decorated edges. Four dragonflies adorn the front of the garment. This figure is likely a variant of Maiden Katsina. Made by Alan Lewis. |
| Height | 16 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 4.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Richard William Wolf, Jr. in memory of his mother, Patricia J. Wolf, 2009 |
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