Native American Indian HOPI Kachina Doll folk art NR.99

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is an authentic HOPI KACHINA, from about 1950, it is a most likely a CORN DANCER or KA-E KATSINA. This guy is in great condition, with only minor paint loss, a cracked arm at elbow (see photo), and he appears to be missing his tubular mouth. The face painting looks okay to me without a mouth, so this does not detract much form appearance, or display quality of doll. The carver is unknown. 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. "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. His costume is most like that of the eastern pueblos. Virtually all Corn Dancers can be distinguished by the horizontally crossed feathers on their crowns..." From Barton Wright's book - " Hopi Kachinas, The Complete Guide..." page 108. Carved from the traditional Cottonwood (a tree that grows in washes and canyons w water is more consistent). He stands 10 1/2 " tall and 5" wide at fist. This guy read more

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