Katsina Ladle

Artist Colleen Poleahla (Hopi)

Nameladle

Date1996-1998

Mediumclay, paint

DimensionsOverall: 7 13/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. (19.8 x 7 x 2.5 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment

CultureHopi

InscribedC. Poleahla Hopi Fire/Coyote

Object numberA1998-1-3

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand modeled ladle, with shallow bowl and elongated handle, with a stylized katsina figure's head at the end; tan ground with dark red, brown and black painted designs, consisting of geometric elements and bands on handle, and painted facial features, hair, and mask of katsina figure.

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