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Dog Katsina, c. 1940
Hopi culture; Arizona, United States
Cottonwood, pigment, wool and cotto…
Dog Katsina
Dog Katsina, c. 1940
Hopi culture; Arizona, United States
Cottonwood, pigment, wool and cotto…
Dog Katsina, c. 1940 Hopi culture; Arizona, United States Cottonwood, pigment, wool and cotton; 3 in. 88.7.6 Gift of John J. Hawkins

Dog Katsina

ClassificationsSculpture
Culture Hopi
Datec. 1940
Made AtArizona, United States, North America
MediumCottonwood root, pigment, wool and cotton
Dimensions3 in. (7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of John J. Hawkins
Object number88.7.6
DescriptionWhile this carving could represent the Wolf katsina, it is more likely that it represents the Dog katsina. The Dog katsina represents the spirit of all domestic animals and acts as a clown during ceremonies.
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