| Maker(s): | Dukepoo, Buddy Lewis
| | Culture: | Native American; Hopi (b. unknown-d. unknown)
| | Title: | Whipper (Tungwup) Kachina
| | Date Made: | 1960s-1970s
| | Type: | Sculpture
| | Materials: | cottonwood root, yarn, felt, fur, imitation fur, feathers, paint
| | Place Made: | United States; Arizona; Third Mesa (possibly); Hopi Reservation
| | Measurements: | height 14 3/4 in.; 37.465 cm
| | Accession Number: | SC 1981.25.15
| | Credit Line: | Gift of Katherine Gabel, class of 1959
| | Museum Collection: | Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
This Whipper kachina, painted black with turquoise patterns, is identified by a red and yellow feather headpiece, white feathers on his ears, and red and white feathers along his cheeks. His carved eyes sit above his painted, jagged set of teeth. Below, a black and white striped beard covers his neck and chest. White horizontal lines are seen across his black chest, whereas he wears turquoise armbands on both arms. On the white portion of his arms is a black yarn bracelet and a bucksin cuff. In each hand are sets of yucca sticks, used to whip children during initiation ceremonies. A turquoise belt, black loincloth, and red fur apron are around his waist. On his black and white legs are piece of black yarn and brown, fringed shoes. He stands on a wooden platform, signaling that he was made for the tourist trade. AP2018
Tags:
men; religion; ceremonies Link to share this object record:
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