Kachina doll carved from wood, and decorated with polychrome pigments. The doll wears a mask with protruding eyes, ears, a snout and horns (rising horizontally). It has feathers attached to the back, and a green wool fringe at its base. A carved pouch and animal pelt are attached to the side and back of the belt. Both arms are detached but present.
kachina doll
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