Katsina of Aya (Rattle)
ClassificationsSculpture
Culture
Hopi
Datec. 1940
Made AtArizona, United States, North America
MediumCottonwood root, cotton string, wool thread and paint
Dimensions6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of John J. Hawkins
Object number88.7.1
DescriptionThe Rattle katsina is one of the numerous “runner” katsinam and also appears during several other dance ceremonies. It has a face mask that is flattened on the sides and painted with celestial designs. The katsina also wears a long white cotton kilt decorated with embroidery and has a heavily embroidered sash along the right leg.On View
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Hopi
