Kachina Doll

2021-4-74

From: United States of America | Arizona

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Koshare
Object Number 2021-4-74
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience United States of America | Arizona
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Creator E. Adams
Date Made 1980 - 1989 CE
Section American
Materials Wood | Paint | Human Hair (uncertain) | Plant Fiber | Fabric
Description

The object is identified as a Hopi Koshare or Koyaala or Clown. The object is carved painted wood with a smiling face and raised and waving proper right (PR) hand. The figure has black hair of fur and a black and white striped horned hat with corn husk accents attached. Accessories include a shell and bead necklace, wrist ties , leather pouch around neck, black belt, and ankle ties. The Proper left hand holds a slice of watermelon. The base is signed "E. Adams."

Paint colors: white, black, red, turquoise, blue and green.

Height 31.75 cm
Length 20.32 cm
Width 14.61 cm
Credit Line Donated by Jan L. Bernstein, Esq., C79, in honor of Joan and James H. Bernstein, W52

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