KACHINA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a traditionally crafted kachina doll, a cultural artifact of the Native American Hopi tribe. This doll is made from wood and painted in earthy tones, predominantly showcasing reds, browns, and creams. Its cylindrical head is adorned with painted geometric patterns, with prominent lines and shapes that possibly symbolize elements from nature or spiritual beliefs. The figure wears a skirt-like garment with red and black detailing and holds its hands to the front, painted with black and white highlights to suggest traditional adornments. It has feather decorations attached to its head, adding an element of ceremonial or ritual significance. The doll stands against a dark blue background, which contrasts with its vivid colors, highlighting its intricate craftsmanship and artistic heritage. The top features fluffy white decorations, possibly representing clouds or other natural motifs. The kachina doll likely serves both as an artistic object and a cultural emblem, encapsulating the spiritual and ancestral traditions of the Hopi people.

The image features a traditionally crafted kachina doll, a cultural artifact of the Native American Hopi tribe. This doll is made from wood and painted in earthy tones, predominantly showcasing reds, browns, and creams. Its cylindrical head is adorned with painted geometric patterns, with prominent lines and shapes that possibly symbolize elements from nature or spiritual beliefs. The figure wears a skirt-like garment with red and black detailing and holds its hands to the front, painted with black and white highlights to suggest traditional adornments. It has feather decorations attached to its head, adding an element of ceremonial or ritual significance. The doll stands against a dark blue background, which contrasts with its vivid colors, highlighting its intricate craftsmanship and artistic heritage. The top features fluffy white decorations, possibly representing clouds or other natural motifs. The kachina doll likely serves both as an artistic object and a cultural emblem, encapsulating the spiritual and ancestral traditions of the Hopi people.

Name/Title

KACHINA

Entry/Object ID

143/3991 C

Description

TORSO & HEAD/RED/YELLOW/BLACK/TUFTS OF YARN FOR EARS

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

10-3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Wood, YARN

Condition

Overall Condition

Good