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Kachina Doll (Helele)

Culture: Pueblo, Zuni, Native American
Medium: Wood, hair, feathers, pigment, fur, cloth
Place Made: Zuni, New Mexico, USA
Dates: 1868-1900, late 19th century
Dimensions: 17 5/16 x 6 7/8 in. (44 x 17.5 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 03.325.4652
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund
Image: Overall, 03.325.4652_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: This kachina has a textile snake wrapped around his neck and holds a wand in his proper right hand. His headress has two "ears" with sun forms painted on them. He wears the traditional dance skirt.

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