Hopi Pueblo. <em>Kachina Doll (Palhikmana)</em>, late 19th century. Wood, pigment, 12 × 12 1/4 × 1 3/4 in. (30.5 × 31.1 × 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.5528. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 04.297.5528_transp6233.jpg)

Kachina Doll (Palhikmana)

Artist:Hopi Pueblo

Medium: Wood, pigment

Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 12 × 12 1/4 × 1 3/4 in. (30.5 × 31.1 × 4.4 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 04.297.5528

Image: 04.297.5528_transp6233.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Kachina doll with a Tihu shaped body- that is a flat paddle-like rectangle - and is wearing the elaborate cloud form of headdress. Painted red, white and blue. This form of doll is the sort given to young children during the dances. Based on the headdress, body form and face design, especially the eyes, it probably is Palhikmana.

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