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Kachina/Katsina

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly in the collection of MAI director Frederick J. Dockstader (1912-1998); donated to MAI by Frederick Dockstader in 1970.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Hopi Pueblo
Previous owner
Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (FJD), Non-Indian, 1912-1998
Donor
Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (FJD), Non-Indian, 1912-1998
Date created
1965
Object Name
Kachina/Katsina
Media/Materials
Cottonwood, feather/feathers, wool yarn
Techniques
Carved, painted
Object Type
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
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