HOPI GOURD DANCE RATTLE
Gourd and Wood of Ayakatsina Design
Size 5 inch diameter x 2-1/2 inch thick gourd, overall height is 10 inches
Origin: Hopi Pueblo, Hopituh Shi-nu-mu
The rattle is painted to resemble the mask of Aya Katsina. The sun motif appears on both sides or the rattle.
This type of rattle is often given to children on the occasion of the Powamu or Niman ceremonies.
Gourd and Wood of Ayakatsina Design
Size 5 inch diameter x 2-1/2 inch thick gourd, overall height is 10 inches
Origin: Hopi Pueblo, Hopituh Shi-nu-mu
The rattle is painted to resemble the mask of Aya Katsina. The sun motif appears on both sides or the rattle.
This type of rattle is often given to children on the occasion of the Powamu or Niman ceremonies.
Gourd and Wood of Ayakatsina Design
Size 5 inch diameter x 2-1/2 inch thick gourd, overall height is 10 inches
Origin: Hopi Pueblo, Hopituh Shi-nu-mu
The rattle is painted to resemble the mask of Aya Katsina. The sun motif appears on both sides or the rattle.
This type of rattle is often given to children on the occasion of the Powamu or Niman ceremonies.