Hopi Star (A'hote) Kachina Doll


Item Number: 292

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $175

Online Close: Mar 6, 2012 11:59 PM PST

Bid History: 0 bids


Description

Carved by N. Selestewa, Hopi Pueblo, Hoteville, Third Mesa, Northeastern Arizona.


Circa 1980's; height 11 1/2".


Hand carved and painted cottonwood root with feathers and fabrics.

This is a Live Event Item.

Special Instructions

The uncles carved these dolls to give to the young girls of the pueblo to teach them about Hopi mythology. All indications in his costume point to inspiration from a Plains-type warrior, particularly the feather headdress. They can be seen in the mixed kachina dances and the plaza dances.


Item to be picked up from Pacific Palisades or postal charges will apply.

Donated by

Philip and Zoe Garaway