Kachina Doll (Pookon)
Arts of the Americas
MEDIUM
Wood, pigment, fiber cord, shell
DATES
late 19th century
DIMENSIONS
10 5/8 x 3 x 1 3/4 in. (27 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
04.297.5560
CREDIT LINE
Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Kachina doll carved from one piece of wood. The entire body is painted black. This kachina probably represent Pookon (Pookong) "of the sun" the elder of the War Twins in the Hopi creation story. (The younger War Twin is Balonga.) The War Twins' mother was Spider Woman and there are many stories about them. Stewart Koyiyumptewa said that this deity is also referred to as Echo Boy and that he is mischievous (6/5/19).
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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