Dance Stick

22663

From: New Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Taem-Mai
Object Number 22663
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pueblo | Zuni
Provenience New Mexico
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Wooden board painted on both sides. The upper portion of the board is carved to form two stepped edges. The entire board with painted with a white base coat. The stepped areas show traces of green paint. The central portion of the board is painted red with a Katsina face showing traces of green paint. The reverse has the same pattern but with the Katsina face painted red. On both sides, the central portion is bordered by black and white, alternating squares. Handle at the bottom.

Length 44 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Credit Line Southwest Expedition; R. Stewart Culin; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902

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