Kachina Doll
2021-4-61
From: United States of America | Arizona
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Hahai-I Whuti |
| Object Number | 2021-4-61 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hopi |
| Provenience | United States of America | Arizona |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Date Made | 1960 - 1969 CE |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood | Paint | Feather | Fabric |
| Description | The object is identified as a Hopi Grandmother or Hahai-i Whuti, the mother of all kachinas. The Kachina is made of carved painted wood. The figure has a white mask with red ears and black eyes and mouth. A black and gray feather is attached to the top of the head. The Kachina wears a black manta dress, white fabric cloak with red and black borders, a green and red belt, and brown moccasin boots. The figure holds no objects. Paint colors: white, black, green, red, brown, pink/brown, light orange. |
| Height | 20.32 cm |
| Length | 11.43 cm |
| Width | 7.62 cm |
| Credit Line | Donated by Jan L. Bernstein, Esq., C79, in honor of Joan and James H. Bernstein, W52 |
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