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Ahote Katsina, c. 1960
Hopi culture; Arizona
Cottonwood root, pigment and pheasant feather;  …
Katsina of A'hote
Ahote Katsina, c. 1960
Hopi culture; Arizona
Cottonwood root, pigment and pheasant feather;  …
Ahote Katsina, c. 1960 Hopi culture; Arizona Cottonwood root, pigment and pheasant feather; 6 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 1 5/8 in. 89.1.17 From the Collection of June Kennady Robertson

Katsina of A'hote

ClassificationsSculpture
Culture Hopi
Datec. 1960
Made AtArizona, United States, North America
MediumCottonwood root, pigment and pheasant feathers
Dimensions6 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 1 5/8 in. (16.2 × 9.5 × 4.1 cm)
Credit LineFrom the Collection of June Kennady Robertson
Object number89.1.17
DescriptionThis Katsina is distinguished by a long snout with large teeth. Nakwach, a symbol of joining-unit, markings appear on the cheeks. The body is painted yellow and black. The figure wears a white kirtle decorated with cloud, rain, and lightning symbols in black, red and green.
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