Mau-i (She-we-na (Zuni Pueblo)). <em>Kachina Doll (Ata Ona)</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, hide, cotton cloth, feathers, pigment, Height: 14 11/16 in. (37.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.5357. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 04.297.5357_acetate_bw.jpg)

Mau-i (She-we-na (Zuni Pueblo)). Kachina Doll (Ata Ona), late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, hide, cotton cloth, feathers, pigment, Height: 14 11/16 in. (37.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.5357. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 04.297.5357_acetate_bw.jpg)

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Kachina Doll (Ata Ona)

Arts of the Americas

On View: Arts of the Americas Galleries, 5th Floor

MAKERS Mau-i, She-we-na (Zuni Pueblo); (assistant) Tsu-na, She-we-na (Zuni Pueblo)

MEDIUM Wood, hide, cotton cloth, feathers, pigment

Place Made: Zuni, New Mexico, United States

DATES late 19th-early 20th century

DIMENSIONS Height: 14 11/16 in. (37.3 cm) mount (display dimensions): 16 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (40.6 x 14 x 11.4 cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Arts of the Americas Galleries, 5th Floor

ACCESSION NUMBER 04.297.5357

CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund

RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY

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CAPTION Mau-i (She-we-na (Zuni Pueblo)). Kachina Doll (Ata Ona), late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, hide, cotton cloth, feathers, pigment, Height: 14 11/16 in. (37.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.5357. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 04.297.5357_acetate_bw.jpg)

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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION This Kachina is one of a group that was commissioned and has not been clearly identified. He wears a helmet-style mask and a raised headband in the front. He has a tubular-shaped nose. The top of the head is decorated with feathers with an additional bunch tied near the neck. The figure is elaborately dressed with complete cotton shirt and skirt, both painted with traditional designs. The tall hide boots are fringed.

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Kachina Doll (Ata Ona)

Arts of the Americas

On View: Arts of the Americas Galleries, 5th Floor

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