Hopi Broad Face Kachina Doll Guard Jerry Left Hand Wood

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Hopi Broad Face Kachina Doll Guard Jerry Left Hand Wood

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Sold Date: 04/15/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

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Genuine Wood Kachina Doll
Signed "Jerry Left Hand"
~ 15.5" Tall
This beautiful hand crafted Hopi Kachina doll was brought in with another mate (see our other items ). This one is signed "Jerry Left Hand" with the title "Broad Face Kachina" -- we believe this is carved from cottonwood but it could be pine. The broad face kachina is most likely a Guard Kachina. This category of Kachinas may be called either guards or warriors. When they appear individually they function more as sergeants-at-arms or policemen. In this role they either enforce an action such as the communal cleaning of springs or as a guard to prevent the approach of anyone or anything to the proximity of a location or ceremony. However, with the passing of years many of these functions have been lost as springs are converted to water systems and trails or roads become the province of highway departments. When they appear as a group such as in the Powamu Procession or during Pachavu times they are functioning as warriors. They surround the more sacred kachinas as a small but ferocious army of fearsome creatures. From these actions comes their name Ichivota or Angry Kachinas or as they are often called, the Watching Kachinas.
Many of the Guard Kachinas carry yucca whips which are indicative of their roles as warriors, protectors, and overseers. In some instances, such as the fearsome warrior He'-e'-e', the Guards may serve to protect certain ceremonies from the potency of other kachinas. While we failed to receive the certificate of authenticity, one can merely look at this and tell this is the real McCoy. A wonderful addition to your collection.
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