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.On View
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Hopi