KACHINA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a wooden figurine, likely a traditional Kachina doll, characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate designs, featuring a yellow textured body adorned with geometric patterns in black and red. Its large, expressive eyes are crafted from dark, circular elements, and it has a small, protruding round nose painted in black with a hint of red. The doll wears a white garment resembling a skirt with subtle blue and red accents on the edges, while its arms, positioned at the front, appear to bear turquoise bands. The figure is topped with a detailed headdress, comprising a series of gray and white feather-like structures, and crowned with a delicate bundle of feathers that protrude upwards, adding an element of grace. Set against a dark, deep purple background, the doll stands upright, showcasing its cultural significance and artistic craftsmanship, and its unique style indicates its connection to indigenous traditions or ceremonial practices.

The image depicts a wooden figurine, likely a traditional Kachina doll, characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate designs, featuring a yellow textured body adorned with geometric patterns in black and red. Its large, expressive eyes are crafted from dark, circular elements, and it has a small, protruding round nose painted in black with a hint of red. The doll wears a white garment resembling a skirt with subtle blue and red accents on the edges, while its arms, positioned at the front, appear to bear turquoise bands. The figure is topped with a detailed headdress, comprising a series of gray and white feather-like structures, and crowned with a delicate bundle of feathers that protrude upwards, adding an element of grace. Set against a dark, deep purple background, the doll stands upright, showcasing its cultural significance and artistic craftsmanship, and its unique style indicates its connection to indigenous traditions or ceremonial practices.

Name/Title

KACHINA

Entry/Object ID

143/3991 B

Description

TORSO & HEAD/PAINTED YELLOW

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

State/Province

Arizona

Culture/Tribe

Hopi
Native American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Kachina

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Symbol, Religious

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Religious Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

9-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good