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Kachina Doll (Thlamatona)

Culture: Pueblo, Zuni, Native American
Medium: Wood, pigment, hair, feathers, yarn, cotton cloth
Place Made: Zuni, New Mexico, USA
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: 20 x 7 x 6 in. (50.8 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 03.325.4620
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund
Image: Overall, 03.325.4620_transp624.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: This kachina is wearing a cotton cloth skirt, armbands, and short moccasins. He has his entire chest painted. Wearing an elaborate headdress.

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