Kachina Doll (Kwahu [Eagle])

probably Henry Shelton; Pueblo, Hopi

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Caption

probably Henry Shelton (1929–2016); Pueblo, Hopi. Kachina Doll (Kwahu [Eagle]), 1960–1970. Cottonwood root, acrylic pigment, feathers, yarn, leather, 19 1/2 x 27 x 5 in. (49.5 x 68.6 x 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Edith and Hershel Samuels, 2010.6.13. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Kachina Doll (Kwahu [Eagle])

Date

1960–1970

Geography

Possible place made: Oraibi, Third Mesa, Arizona, United States

Medium

Cottonwood root, acrylic pigment, feathers, yarn, leather

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

19 1/2 x 27 x 5 in. (49.5 x 68.6 x 12.7 cm)

Signatures

Not signed

Credit Line

Gift of Edith and Hershel Samuels

Accession Number

2010.6.13

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