Lot 119
  • 119

Hopi Polychrome Wood Kachina Doll, probably depicting Hochani

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood
standing in a dancing posture, arms bent and held to the sides, wearing a traditional costume including kilt and sash, the case mask with protruding, slightly flattened snout, pop-eyes and two semi-spherical ears inserted with wood plugs. 

Condition

forearms have been broken and re-glued with the original pieces. otherwise, very good condition.
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