Kachina Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3255/8
Small Kachina doll. Carved from wood, doll has large rounded head with feathers attached at top and back, face painted with black lines for eyes above decorated cheeks and a red tubular snout. A thin cotton cord is tied around neck, hanging down the back of the doll. Shoulders are narrow, with arms kept close to sides, fists held in front of stomach. Torso is painted orange with green and yellow decoration, and a necklace at centre. Skirt is full and round, with red and black patterning down the right side. Legs emerge from beneath, painted red and grey.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Pueblo
- Material cottonwood wood, feather, cotton fibre, paint
- Measurements height 19.0 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Michael M. Koerner
- Received from Michael M. Koerner
- Made in New Mexico, Arizona
- Ownership Date before July 20, 2017
- Acquisition Date on July 20, 2017
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3255/0008