Kachina doll (Hilili)
Kachina doll (Hilili)
Kachina doll (Hilili)
Kachina doll (Hilili)

Kachina doll (Hilili)


Collection

Priscilla Murr Collection


Identifier

MU3514


Artist

Hunter Tso


Description

This is a Hopi Hilili Kachina, a guard kachina who is mainly seen holding Yucca whips. The Hilili Kachina is also part of the Zuni, Acoma and Laguna Pueblo Kachina tradition. To the Hopi, he is a popular guard at the kachina ceremonies due to his rapid dancing style.


Medium

wood

Width

3.75in

Height

9in

Length

3.25in

Where Made (Country)

United States

Related place

United States

Name of Donor

Priscilla Murr