Kachina Doll
2021-4-21
From: United States of America | New Mexico
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 2021-4-21 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Zuni |
| Provenience | United States of America | New Mexico |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Date Made | 1950 - 1959 CE |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood | Paint | Yarn | Fabric | Stone |
| Description | The object is identified as a Zuni Shalako. The Kachina is carved painted wood with black yarn for hair and beard. The eyes and mount protrude; there are two wooden horns on the sides of the head. The Kachina has no arms and is clothed in a fabric and felt garment with a red bib with turquoise stones attached. Paint colors: white, black, pink, neon yellow, neon orange, turquoise. |
| Height | 41.91 cm |
| Length | 15.88 cm |
| Width | 13.34 cm |
| Credit Line | Donated by Jan L. Bernstein, Esq., C79, in honor of Joan and James H. Bernstein, W52 |
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