Zuni: Katcina masked dancer. Siwolo (Buffalo), Winter dance group.

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted Native American kachina doll, characterized by its intricately detailed and expressive design. The figure wears a costume adorned with a fabric skirt featuring a vivid snake motif, showcasing vibrant colors of yellow and green. The upper garment is dark and fringed, with a fur collar providing added texture. The doll's head has prominent blue eyes and a set of pointed teeth, with a mane of brown fur or hair extending around it. One hand grips a painted stick with colorful patterns, and the other holds what appears to be a cluster of dark strands, suggesting ceremonial significance. The footwear is painted red with yellow patterns, adding to the vivid aesthetic. The kachina stands on a rectangular base, which supports its upright posture and highlights its role in traditional storytelling and spiritual practices within certain Indigenous cultures of the Southwestern United States.

The image shows a handcrafted Native American kachina doll, characterized by its intricately detailed and expressive design. The figure wears a costume adorned with a fabric skirt featuring a vivid snake motif, showcasing vibrant colors of yellow and green. The upper garment is dark and fringed, with a fur collar providing added texture. The doll's head has prominent blue eyes and a set of pointed teeth, with a mane of brown fur or hair extending around it. One hand grips a painted stick with colorful patterns, and the other holds what appears to be a cluster of dark strands, suggesting ceremonial significance. The footwear is painted red with yellow patterns, adding to the vivid aesthetic. The kachina stands on a rectangular base, which supports its upright posture and highlights its role in traditional storytelling and spiritual practices within certain Indigenous cultures of the Southwestern United States.

Name/Title

Zuni: Katcina masked dancer. Siwolo (Buffalo), Winter dance group.

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.339

Description

The Indians of North America series, No 5. From the Saroff Doll Collection