Skeleton Kachina
Mausau'u Kachina, a very old religious entity. White polka dot face with red eyes. Holding rattle and stick. Probably worked on a wood lathe.
- Object: Skeleton Kachina
- Artist: Stewart Tewa
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 8" H
- Culture Area: southwest
- Cultural Group: Hopi
- Cultural Context: Masau'u, Masaaw, or Masao is an earth and death god. He is responsible for giving land and agriculture to people upon coming to the Fourth World, and may appear at any time of the year while other spirits may only appear during certain seasons. Masau'u is resposible for who may enter and exit the Fourth World.
- Donor: Carey M. Vanderkar
- Catalog #: 110.020