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2018.3.48Description
Property G8: Thomas Takala, Bear Katsina. Object: doll, Artist/Maker: Takala, Thomas (20th Century, Hopi: AZ), Title/Model: Bear Katsina, Date/Region: ca 1990 / Arizona, Medium/Technique: cottonwood, paint, string, shells, rabbit fur / handcrafted, Edition/Series: unique, 1 of 1, Size: 12" H x 6.15" W x 5" D, Condition: good, Signature/Inscriptions: yes, on bottom, Exhibitions/Literature: n/a, Description/Notes: Except for string and fur, all wood white bear katsina in ceremonial dress, is carved with white cylindrical head with fur and feathers, red pierced ears, teeth baring mouth with hanging tongue and white over wash on brown body wearing a kilt and sash with traditional red, green, and white painted pattern, a loincloth, fox skin, leather straps crossed over left and right shoulder holding a stringed bow and rattle with bear claw symbol.Collection
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Category 09: Recreational Objects
