Kachina Doll

2021-4-61

From: United States of America | Arizona

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Hahai-I Whuti
Object Number 2021-4-61
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience United States of America | Arizona
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Date Made 1960 - 1969 CE
Section American
Materials Wood | Paint | Feather | Fabric
Description

The object is identified as a Hopi Grandmother or Hahai-i Whuti, the mother of all kachinas. The Kachina is made of carved painted wood. The figure has a white mask with red ears and black eyes and mouth. A black and gray feather is attached to the top of the head. The Kachina wears a black manta dress, white fabric cloak with red and black borders, a green and red belt, and brown moccasin boots. The figure holds no objects.

Paint colors: white, black, green, red, brown, pink/brown, light orange.

Height 20.32 cm
Length 11.43 cm
Width 7.62 cm
Credit Line Donated by Jan L. Bernstein, Esq., C79, in honor of Joan and James H. Bernstein, W52

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