| Maker(s): | Ami, Janis
| | Culture: | Native American; Hopi (b. unknown-d. unknown)
| | Title: | Clown (Kaisale) Kachina
| | Date Made: | 1980
| | Type: | Ceremonial
| | Materials: | cottonwood root, yarn, feathers, leather, paint
| | Place Made: | United States; Northeastern Arizona; Hopi Reservation
| | Measurements: | overall: 10 3/4 in.; 27.305 cm
| | Accession Number: | SC 1985.38.14
| | Credit Line: | Gift of Katherine Gabel, class of 1959
| | Museum Collection: | Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
This Clown (or Kaisale) kachina features multiple colorful horizontal stripes across his yellow body. His two pointed "horns" identify him as a Clown. Each horn, as well as his white ears, include feathers. He has a painted face with a green yarn "wreath" around his neck to resemble Juniper or Douglas Fir. Across his chest is a sash made out of black strands of string. His arms include turquoise arm bands, a black yarn bracelet, and a black cuff. He is holding unusual items in his hands, though I am unable to identify them from the photograph. A decorated apron hangs from his turquoise belt, while he wears fringed boots on his feet and black yarn ties around his legs. Likely causing a ruckus, he dances on a wooden platform--symbolizing that he was crafted for a tourist audience. AP2018
Tags:
ceremonies; kachina dolls; clowns; Link to share this object record:
https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=SC+1985.38.14 |
