Lot 8
  • 8

A Hopi Polychrome Wood Kachina Doll, depicting Kahaila

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • wood
or Mad, wearing green moccasins, kilt, sash with painted embroidery and armbands, red body paint, and case mask, with tubular mouth and long, rectangular eyes in black, surmounted by a bundle of black turkey vulture feathers (now missing).

Condition

Typical wear for its age but overall very good original condition.
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