Paho Box
CultureZuni
Dateearly 20th century
MediumWood and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 × 22 1/8 × 13 1/8 inches (28.58 × 56.2 × 33.34 cm)
Credit LineGift of Fifi White
Object numberF95-36/15
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DescriptionA container for pahos (prayer sticks), the central portion a rectangular box painted white with a cloud ladder in black, blue, and red painted on the front, the rear panel of the box rising above and cut in the form of a cloud ladder painted in white, blue, and black, on each side of the box, a circle of wood painted white upon which is painted a device of four cloud ladders arranged to form a cross, another cress formed of black-outlined red arms, a number of pahos made of wood with feathers attached placed in the box.
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