Kachina

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

10.9.13 Kachina: The image depicts a collection of intricately detailed Kachina dolls, arranged on and around a table covered with yellow note paper marked with the date "10.9.13." The central doll features a detailed headdress with vibrant colors such as red, yellow, and blue, and is adorned with a stylized mask that covers the face. Its body is clad in layered garments resembling feathers, adding depth and texture. Surrounding this centerpiece, other Kachina dolls are visible, each with unique costumes and accessories like feathers, masks, and patterned clothing, reflecting a variety of symbolic representations. The background shows part of a window and more dolls, suggesting a workshop or display setting, where craftsmanship and cultural representation are prominently displayed. The intricate attention to detail and artistic craftsmanship highlight the cultural significance and artistry of the Kachina doll tradition, creating a vivid tableau of indigenous art.
10.9.13 Kachina

The image depicts a collection of intricately detailed Kachina dolls, arranged on and around a table covered with yellow note paper marked with the date "10.9.13." The central doll features a detailed headdress with vibrant colors such as red, yellow, and blue, and is adorned with a stylized mask that covers the face. Its body is clad in layered garments resembling feathers, adding depth and texture. Surrounding this centerpiece, other Kachina dolls are visible, each with unique costumes and accessories like feathers, masks, and patterned clothing, reflecting a variety of symbolic representations. The background shows part of a window and more dolls, suggesting a workshop or display setting, where craftsmanship and cultural representation are prominently displayed. The intricate attention to detail and artistic craftsmanship highlight the cultural significance and artistry of the Kachina doll tradition, creating a vivid tableau of indigenous art.

Name/Title

Kachina

Entry/Object ID

2010.9.13

Description

Kachina doll/wood/on base/Salako Taka or Hopi Salako/White face/elaborate tableta/carved feather robe/"Von Monongya" carved in base/donated by Pam Smith Connelly

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

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

13-3/4 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

3" D including base

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 19, 2015