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Star kachina

Object Details

Collection History
Purchased by Michael and Rhoda Epstein from the artist in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1990; donated to NMAI by Michael and Rhoda Epstein in 2002.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Hopi Pueblo
Artist/Maker
Manfred Susunkewa, Hopi Pueblo, b. 1940
Previous owner
Michael Epstein, Non-Indian
Rhoda Epstein, Non-Indian
Donor
Michael Epstein, Non-Indian
Rhoda Epstein, Non-Indian
Previous seller
Manfred Susunkewa, Hopi Pueblo, b. 1940
Date created
1989-1990
Title
Star kachina
Object Name
Kachina/Katsina
Media/Materials
Wood, paint, feather/feathers
Techniques
Carved, painted
Dimensions
13.5 x 27.5 x 39.5 cm
Object Type
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
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