Lot 110
  • 110

Hopi Polychromed Wood Kachina Doll

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
depicting Hemis, in a dancing posture, the body twisting slightly to the right, wearing a white kilt, sash, arm bands, case mask with divided panels in alternating colors centering the eyes, and visor, the stepped tableta painted with phallic symbols and decorated with grass inserts; a small painted implement carved with ears of corn and rainclouds fastened to the back.

Condition

Overall fading to the pigments as well as surface abrasion. There is evidence of slight water damage.
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