Goat Katsina

2009-10-45

From: United States of America | Arizona

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Title Goat Katsina
Native Name Kapiri | Kapicha
Object Number 2009-10-45
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience United States of America | Arizona
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Creator Henry Naha
Section American
Materials Wood | Paint
Technique Carved | Painted
Iconography Goat | Walking Stick
Description

Wooden Katsina doll carved from one piece of wood. The head of the Katsina is that of a horned goat and it transitions into a goat pelt down the figure's back. A large bell hangs around the neck. A painted breechcloth is worn at the waist and the lower arms and legs are speckled with white paint. A walking stick is held in both hands. This figure is the Goat (Kapiri or Kapicha) Katsina. Made by Henry Naha.

Height 20 cm
Outside Diameter 12.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Richard William Wolf, Jr. in memory of his mother, Patricia J. Wolf, 2009

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