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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