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