Native American Indian HOPI Kachina Doll folk art CORN

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is an authentic HOPI KACHINA, from about 1960, it is a CORN DANCER or KA-E KATSINA. This guy is in great condition with no paint loss, a cracked hand in the palm (see photo), he is missing a feather from head (the other horizontal feather on top of head) and his whip or stick is missing from left hand. The carver is not confirmed - however it may be Roger Jenkins since this guy is from a collection of other Kachinas by Roger. "This Kachina is one of the many Corn Dancers and is one of the most popular both for dance and song as well as function. He is a prayer for the fruition of corn and can appear in almost every dance. The symbolism on the face is widely variable as are the colors used. The costume is most like that of the eastern pueblos...." From Barton Wright's book - " Hopi Kachinas, The Complete Guide..." page 108. The Kachinas are spirits who live in the San Francisco Peaks (an "extinct" volcano) near Flagstaff, Arizona, they come down at certain times of the year to interact in their various forms with the Hopi People. You can visit the Hopi Mesas to see them dance at certain times of the year. Carved from the traditional Cottonwood (a tree that grows in washes and canyons w water is more consistent). He is solid and heavier, a good size 12 1/2" Tall and 8" wide at fists. T is a string around him to pose as wall hanger. read more

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