KACHINA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a carved, painted figure resembling a kachina doll, traditionally associated with Pueblo cultures. The figure features a large, square-shaped head painted black with decorative elements, including a yellow "V" shape on the forehead and spiral designs near the eyes. The eyes and mouth are stylized as protruding elements. Its body is off-white with traces of red and holds a rectangular object in its hands, painted in black with a yellow outline. The figure stands against a deep purple background, allowing the colors to stand out prominently against it. Overall, the piece exhibits a rustic, textured appearance, typical of handcrafted folk art.

The image depicts a carved, painted figure resembling a kachina doll, traditionally associated with Pueblo cultures. The figure features a large, square-shaped head painted black with decorative elements, including a yellow "V" shape on the forehead and spiral designs near the eyes. The eyes and mouth are stylized as protruding elements. Its body is off-white with traces of red and holds a rectangular object in its hands, painted in black with a yellow outline. The figure stands against a deep purple background, allowing the colors to stand out prominently against it. Overall, the piece exhibits a rustic, textured appearance, typical of handcrafted folk art.

Name/Title

KACHINA

Entry/Object ID

143/3992 D

Description

WHITE BODY/BLACK HEAD

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

9-3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good