Kachina Doll (Kwawuu [Wolf])

• Artist: Hopi Pueblo (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, pigment, cotton, feather
• Geographical Location: First Mesa, Arizona, United States
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (28.6 x 8.3 cm)
• Collection: Arts of the Americas
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H23, 1C
• Accession Number: 04.297.5596
• Image: CUR.04.297.5596_detail.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2010

Catalogue Description:
Wooden Kachina containing two figures-- the smallest carried piggy-back style. (See side view) Figures each have wolflike protruding ears with feathers and a protruding red nose. Each is predominantly ochre and dust-colored except for black shins and red feet. Mended nose and right foot of standing figure. Replaced left ear of carried figure. Pigments abraded.