(Kachina Fountain), (sculpture).

(Kachina Fountain), (sculpture).

Kopta, Emry, 1884-1953, sculptor.

(Kachina Fountain), (sculpture).

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Sculpture: cast concrete; Basin: concrete block.

Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft. 6 in.; Figures: approx. H. 36 in. x W. 14 1/2 in.; Inner basin: approx. H. 24 in. x Diam. 80 in.;

Water cascades from two bowls into small square inner basin, which rests in center of large round basin. Four bas-relief Kachina figures on sides of central pillar. Three ears of corn lying in mealing bin are atop each corner of inner basin, with stylized raincloud (a traditional Hopi symbol) on outer surface of each corner. Water spouts in lower bowl align with ears of corn on basin to symbolize corn being watered.

Ethnic -- Indian -- Hopi

Object -- Vegetable -- Corn

Mythology -- American Indian

Outdoor Sculpture -- Arizona -- Tempe

Administered by Arizona State University, Facilities Management, Tempe, Arizona 85287

Located Arizona State University, North of Old Main and east of Language & Literature Building, Tempe, Arizona

Figure planned for the top of fountain never built because of budget constraints. Incoming SOS! report indicates date probably 1930s.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arizona survey, 1993.

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