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Subject: Zuni Pueblo Chathlashi Katsina Doll

Category: Kachina - Katsina | Posted by Todd | Sat, Apr 6th 2013, 4:54pm

Chakwaina appears most often in January during the Kiva Dances, dancing in a line with lively gestures, stooping and turning and singing a spirited tune. It has been said that Chakwaina represents Estevan the Moor, who led Fray Marcos de Niza in search of Cibola and was killed at Zuni. Barton Wright, the noted Katsina expert, said this is not likely because Chakwaina originally came from the Rio Grande pueblos, migrated to Zuni, then to Hopi from Zuni. Regardless of Chakwaina's roots, this carving illustrates well the fact that the Katsina dances in a lively manner. The carver has illustrated him with legs in running motion or active dancing motion. He has a drum slung over his shoulder. His grey hair appears to be wool and his skirt is felt fabric. The carving is exceptional and well illustrates the antics of Chakwaina. The doll will not stand alone and must be hung. Condition: very good condition with some abrasion and wear to the painted surfaces Provenance: from the estate of Michael Frost Recommended Reading: Kachinas: a Hopi Artist's Documentary by Barton Wright

"After the Winter Solstice Ceremonies, each Kiva may give one dance before presenting their Kouupchonane performance, and the Hilili is frequently chosen for this extra dance because it is well liked.  When they come to dance the Hilili, named for the kachina' s cry, the Hilili and the Hilili Okya form the usual two lines facing a given direction in the plaza.  They do not sing but instead are accompanied by a chorus of singers (tenenakwe) of Chathlashi Kachinas." Barton Wright, Kachinas of the Zuni

 

This small Katsina doll is one of the Chathlashi mentioned above.

 

Condition:  very good condition with some abrasion and wear to the painted surfaces

Provenance: from the estate of Michael Frost

Recommended Reading:  Kachinas of the Zuni by Barton Wright

Subject: Subject: Zuni Pueblo Chathlashi Katsina Doll
Carver Unknown
Category: Traditional
Origin: Zuni Pueblo
Medium: Cottonwood, fabric
Size: 6 3/4" tall
Item # C3360L

 

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