Physical description:
Kachina Doll. Description: Hemis (Humis); Jemis Kachina (Niman Kachina Class). Case mask: back pink, front face: 1/2 brown 1/2 Blue. Terraced Tableta with feathers on terraces and phallic symbols on Front. Back of head has long wooden phallic symbol & "Tadpoles" on Tableta. Kilt, sash, belt, black & white yarn bandolier, Black yarn bracelets. Black body Paint, pairs of crescents Rattle, sprig of plant. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 22" Tall (21 in with feathers) 7" wide 5" thick.
Content description:
History: made by Claude Saskevaya for Oakland Public Museum in late 50's/early 60's. References/Remarks: colors: Black, yellow, green, white, red, blue, brown very close to traditional design.
