Black Ogre Kachina
Guard Kachina figure. A black face with bulging eyes is adorned with prominent horns on the head. Signed “Johnny” and Ogre Kachina on the base. There is a Zuni style Sun Face painted on the base.
The black ogre is also known as Nata'aska (spelling may vary)
- Object: Black Ogre Kachina
- Artist: Johnny Burgess
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 11" H
- Culture Area: southwest
- Cultural Group: Hopi
- Cultural Context: Nata'aska is one of a few ogres. He is a disciplinary figure and will threaten to eat children, along with the white ogre woman. Culturally, his role is to enforce good behavior and teach social rules.
- Donor: Carey M. Vanderkar
- Catalog #: 110.023