A rare Hopi leather Tuma Uyim Kachina mask, Arizona, Southwest United States, early 20th C.

Dim.: 15,5 x 18 cm

Tuma Uyim (“White Chin”) represents a kachina associated with winter and early spring ceremonies.

Provenance: 
- A private Belgian collection. 
- Acquired from EVE (Eurl Eve – Société de Ventes Volontaires), Paris, 30 May 2016, lot 59; acquired by the current owner. (see attached invoice scan, link)

 Ref.: 
- B. Wright, 'Kachinas: A Hopi Artist’s Documentary', no. 183;
- J. W. Fewkes, 'Hopi Katcinas', plate 42;
- H. S. Colton, 'Hopi Kachina Dolls', no. 141.

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