Hopi Kahina Dolls

Name/Title

Hopi Kahina Dolls

Entry/Object ID

L9999.999.3447

Description

Hopi Kachina Dolls with a Key to their Identification explains the reason for the art form of the Kachinas (a supernatural being impersonated by a man who is wearing a mask) The Hopi Indians give these dolls to their children as aids in teaching their religion and traditions. They are objects to be cherished and studied. The color photographs were done by Jack Breed. 150/Softbound/Illustrations/Photographs

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Art, Dolls

Search Terms

Ethnology, Hopi

Book Details

Author

Colton, Harold S.

Place Published

City

Albuquerque

State/Province

New Mexico

Date Published

1959

Call No.

Ethnology CO

ISBN

8263-0180-0

LCCN

59-5480

Notes

Copy No.: 2

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent