Depicting Hishot katsina (one that appears and disappears), with semi-circular feet and thin arms carved away from the body. Wearing traditional costume with flaring kilt and green case mask painted with circles representing flowers under the eyes rainclouds on the reverse. It also features a large tubular mouth, tab ears and a rainbow visor.

height 6 1/2 inches

Circa 1890-1900

Provenance
Estate of Chief R. Deerfoot (1871-1959) Sinking Springs, OH; through the family by descent.

Heritage Ethnographic Art Auction, October 14, 2022, Dallas, TX Lot 70030

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