Zuni Pueblo Unidentified Katsina Doll with Tableta [SALE PENDING]

This beautiful representation of a Zuni Katsina in traditional doll form is a superb example of Pueblo carving artistry. Carved by an expert Zuni Pueblo craftsman, the piece is fashioned from the traditional material-the root of the cottonwood tree.

Craftsmanship and Form

• Traditional Construction: The body was skillfully carved from a single piece of wood, demonstrating the carver's mastery of the medium.

• Proportional Integrity: The doll exhibits true-to-scale body proportions, with the mask proportionally scaled to accurately cover a human head, upholding the integrity of the ceremonial form.

• Articulated Details: Enhanced features, such as the separately applied and articulated arms, nose, and the classic tableta headdress, add depth and dimension to the figure.

Regalia and Detail

The artist has carefully rendered the traditional elements of the katsina's costume:

• Ruff: A vibrant green yarn ruff encircles the neck, providing a textural contrast to the smooth wood.

• Attire: The doll is dressed in a white cotton kilt accented by a striking red fabric waist band, completing the traditional Zuni presentation.

This katsina doll is a wonderful piece for any collector seeking a finely crafted and traditionally accurate representation of Zuni spiritual culture.

What is a Katsina?

Condition: good condition with feathers showing wear pattern.

Provenance: this Zuni Pueblo Unidentified Katsina Doll with Tableta is from the collection of a client from California

Recommended Reading: Kachinas of the Zuni by Barton Wright

TAGS: Zuni Pueblo, Kachina-Katsina Dolls