Katsina Chief
2009-10-34
From: United States of America | Arizona
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Katsina Chief |
| Native Name | Eototo |
| Object Number | 2009-10-34 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hopi |
| Provenience | United States of America | Arizona |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Creator | William Koots |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood | Paint |
| Technique | Carved | Painted |
| Iconography | Gourd |
| Description | Wooden Katsina doll carved from one piece of wood. The face is painted white with plain features. A carved plume of feathers sits atop the head. A white, sleeved garment is worn around the torso and a painted kilt around the waist. A gourd for holding water is carried in one hand. This figure is the Chief or Father of all Katsinam, Eototo, who contributes to all ceremonies. Made by William Koots. (Colton, H. 1959 #7, Wright, B., 1973 #18) |
| Height | 24.5 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 9 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Richard William Wolf, Jr. in memory of his mother, Patricia J. Wolf, 2009 |
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