Kachina Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3255/9

Small Kachina doll. Carved from wood, dark figure is short, with a large round head holding two small balls at back and on left side- to which is attached a small feather. Round eyes and mouth are painted on the face, along with three sets of short double white lines at midpoint. A thin cotton string surrounds the neck and hangs down the back of the doll. Torso is painted with a green neckerchief and white lines representing a shirt, with arms held close to sides and fists held at hips. Black checked skirt reaches to the knees and brown legs are adhered to bottom of doll.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Pueblo
  • Material cottonwood wood, paint, cotton fibre, feather
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 4.5 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 good
  • Accession Number 3255/0009