TSA'KWAYNA - Half balm mask with chin strap. CHAKWAINA, (Col - Lot 2

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TSA'KWAYNA - Half balm mask with chin strap. CHAKWAINA, (Col - Lot 2
TSA'KWAYNA - Half balm mask with chin strap. CHAKWAINA, (Colton 160) Hopi, Arizona. Circa 1870-1880. Leather mask with black background, rectangular incised eyes, yellow painted moon-shaped eyebrows. Incised leather teeth, hanging leather tongue and horsehair beard, lambskin head with five hanging bands lined with thick felt. The hair is adorned with feathers. Interior patina from use. Leather, feathers, lambskin, felt, natural pigments and Mexican saddle. Kachina - A warrior who can be admired in Kiva (Pamuya) dances in January and in line dances. Wuya (Old Mask) from the Asa (Mustard) clan. Height: 20 cm (approx.) - Diameter: 18 cm Height (overall): 54 cm CITES FR1307503197-K. Date 05/02/2013 On black metal base. Provenance : - Former S.N. Los Angeles collection - Sale Neret Minet Tessier Sarrou April 12, 2013 n58 Ref : Fewkes : Teakwaina : IV, p. 62 Wright : Plate 1 : E.
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