Katsina of Tungwup
ClassificationsSculpture
Artist
Clyde Honyouti
(Hopi, 1913 - 1997)
Culture
Hopi
Datec.1975
Made AtArizona, United States
Collection SiteArizona, United States
MediumCottonwood root, pigment, leather, feather, and yarn
Dimensions7 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (19.7 × 8.9 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joan Krotenberg
Object number2013.26.3
DescriptionCarved by Hopi artist Clyde Honyouti this katsina doll stands on a round wood base. The Tungwup or "whipper" katsina maintains and reinforces social behavior.On View
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