A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). <em>Kachina Doll (Kja-kja-lih)</em>, late 19th century. Wood, feather, cotton, pigment, wool yarn, plant fiber, 14 15/16 x 4 13/16 x 4 3/16 in. (37.9 x 12.2 x 10.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1907, Museum Collection Fund, 07.467.8425. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 07.467.8425.jpg)

Kachina Doll (Kja-kja-lih)

Artist:A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

Medium: Wood, feather, cotton, pigment, wool yarn, plant fiber

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 14 15/16 x 4 13/16 x 4 3/16 in. (37.9 x 12.2 x 10.6 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 07.467.8425

Image: 07.467.8425.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
The arms of this Kachina doll are articulated. Its boots are painted on. It wears a ringlet of plant fiber as a headdress with feathers in the back and a painted skirt and sash. Wool yarn is tied around his wrists and calves.

Brooklyn Museum