KACHINA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a stylized, handcrafted figurine set against a deep purple background, with the figure characterized by a rectangular head and body. Its face is painted with simple lines to represent features, using a combination of dark and earthy tones. The figure wears a headdress that resembles a broad band, while a blue and black pattern decorates the garment, along with additional geometric shapes on the body. The overall appearance suggests influences from traditional or indigenous art styles, possibly hinting at cultural or ritualistic significance, embodying a sense of historical or folkloric narrative.

The image depicts a stylized, handcrafted figurine set against a deep purple background, with the figure characterized by a rectangular head and body. Its face is painted with simple lines to represent features, using a combination of dark and earthy tones. The figure wears a headdress that resembles a broad band, while a blue and black pattern decorates the garment, along with additional geometric shapes on the body. The overall appearance suggests influences from traditional or indigenous art styles, possibly hinting at cultural or ritualistic significance, embodying a sense of historical or folkloric narrative.

Name/Title

KACHINA

Entry/Object ID

143/3992 B

Description

TORSO & HEAD/WHITE/BLACK/BLUE

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

8-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good