Kachina Yellow Warrior - Salimopia Katsina - Lot 37

Kachina Yellow Warrior - Salimopia Katsina Zuni, New Mexico Carved wood, pigments, feathers, fabric, nails, leather H. 29.5 cm (without base and feathers) Mid-twentieth century Provenance : - Néret-Minet sale, Drouot, Paris, October 25, 2002, lot 40 - Collection Léo Scheer & Nathalie Rheims, acquired at the above sale This Salimopia warrior figure is shown here in a predominantly yellow costume. According to Zuni myths, the Salimopia are Guardian Kachinas, members of the Council of the Gods. The embodiment of youth, beauty and strength, they act as messengers and, in particular, bring the wind. (A detailed description of this Zuni warrior can be found in the present catalog under lot 12).