Copper Katsina Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Association Bell Trading Post (1932 - 1969)

Date1940s-1960s

Mediumcopper

Dimensions2 1/2 × 1 1/4 × 1 in. (6.4 × 3.2 × 2.5 cm)

ClassificationsVessels & Containers

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPC2021.25.10

DescriptionNearly identical salt and pepper shakers in the shape of katsina dolls. They are mostly flat, with flat, cone-shaped heads and wide ears. Their facial features and features on their clothing are carved/indented and a darker color. The katsinam are reversible. Both have cork stoppers on the underside. One has an “S” stamped into the top of the head with seven holes drilled along the line of the letter. The other has a “P” stamped on the top of the head with five holes drilled into the line of the letter. Stamped very small on the underside of each shaker is a bell with the words “COPPER/BELL” around it.

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