Kachina Doll (Shaloko)
Kachina Doll (Shaloko)
Kachina Doll (Shaloko)
Kachina Doll (Shaloko)
Kachina Doll (Shaloko)
Kachina Doll (Shaloko)

Kachina Doll (Shaloko)


Collection

Priscilla Murr Collection


Identifier

MU3508


Artist

Unknown


Description

This is a Zuni Shalako Kachina. The Shalako Kachina originates from the Shalako ceremony of the Zuni Indians, who perform the ceremony as a rite that assures the transformation of winter’s death into spring’s rebirth. The ritual is expected to bless the Zuni people with the sun’s light for another year. The tablitas on top of the kachina show clouds and sun beams shining down on a corn cob (on the kachina’s forehead), plants, and potatoes growing in soil.


Medium

wood

Inscription

"Troy.Quimayousie."

Width

4in

Height

18in

Length

4in

Where Made (Country)

United States

Related place

United States

Name of Donor

Priscilla Murr