Catalogue Description:
This kachina is in the grouping normally referred to as an ogre kachina. It has bulging eyes and a protruding snout exhibiting a fierce aspect. In dances the wearer uses this ferocity to scare the children into behaving. A fur cape is thrown over his shoulders and feather plumes adorn his head. Dangling from a necklace of handspun cotton and hide thing is a trio of objects; a red stone blade, a small shell, and a carefully incised portion of horn.This kachina is possibly one called "Uncle" and appears next to the Tsa'kwynakachina-a warrior appearing during the Powamuya (bean growing) ceremony and in the Angk'wa. Uncle is a side dancer with body paints of different colors.
Front of proper left foot is replacement.
