Diné Chieftain, “Nava Chief lived in 1870”

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a detailed figurine of a person dressed in traditional attire, consisting of a yellow outfit adorned with fringe details. The figure holds a spear with an engraved tip and a shield decorated with a sun-like design featuring yellow rays and concentric circles in blue, red, and white. The headdress is ornate with various feathers and is accompanied by long, black braided hair. Additionally, the figure wears a turquoise beaded necklace and colorful footwear with red, yellow, and light blue dots, all situated on a dark rectangular base, creating a vivid and culturally rich representation.

The image displays a detailed figurine of a person dressed in traditional attire, consisting of a yellow outfit adorned with fringe details. The figure holds a spear with an engraved tip and a shield decorated with a sun-like design featuring yellow rays and concentric circles in blue, red, and white. The headdress is ornate with various feathers and is accompanied by long, black braided hair. Additionally, the figure wears a turquoise beaded necklace and colorful footwear with red, yellow, and light blue dots, all situated on a dark rectangular base, creating a vivid and culturally rich representation.

Name/Title

Diné Chieftain, “Nava Chief lived in 1870”

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.365

Description

The Indians of North America series, No 5. (From painting by H. H. Cross”). From the Saroff Doll Collection