A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). <em>Kachina Doll (Eshotsa [Clown])</em>, late 19th century. Wood, pigment, wool, 16 5/16 in. (41.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund, 03.325.4600. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.03.325.4600_front.jpg)

Kachina Doll (Eshotsa [Clown])

Artist:A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

Medium: Wood, pigment, wool

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 16 5/16 in. (41.4 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 03.325.4600

Image: CUR.03.325.4600_front.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This kachina doll represents one of the group of mud head kachinas who participate in dances as clowns that teach about proper behavior. There are usually ten clowns in the dance.(missing 9ne ear although early photos show it so may be in the triage area tray.)

Brooklyn Museum