Katsina Mother
78-1-32B
From: United States of America | Arizona
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Katsina Mother |
| Native Name | Hahai-i Wuhti |
| Object Number | 78-1-32B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hopi |
| Provenience | United States of America | Arizona |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Date Made | Late 20th Century |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood | Paint |
| Description | Flat, wooden Katsina cradle doll. The face is painted white with red lines indicating hair and red circles under the eyes. The eyes and mouth are "U" shaped with a circle in the center of each. The back of the head is painted black. The body is painted white and red with yellow and faded blue arms. This figure is the Mother of Katsinam, Hahai-i Wuhti. (Colton, H. 1959 #44, Wright, B., 1973 #60) |
| Length | 12.5 cm |
| Width | 6.1 cm |
| Thickness | 0.79 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mary Elizabeth King, 1978 |
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