$65.00
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ca. 1992
5" H
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root
From a Private Estate
Excellent Condition
Regina Yazzie is a contemporary Navajo artisan specializing in Kachina dolls, part of a broader tradition among Navajo creators (e.g., Pauline Yazzie, Fran Yazzie, Wanda Yazzie, and N. Yazzie) who sign their works to authenticate them. Her pieces emphasize cultural fusion, blending Hopi spiritual elements with Navajo craftsmanship. While direct auction records for her Hototo doll are not widely documented, similar signed Navajo Kachinas by Yazzie relatives fetch $50–$300 for miniatures and up to $1,000+ for larger, detailed figures. Regina's work is often sold through Southwestern galleries, eBay, or estate sales, highlighting themes of resilience and nature.
Hototo is a warrior Kachina revered as the "preparer of food" and one of the most respected figures in war ceremonies. He embodies strength, healing, and protection, often associated with the badger animal for its digging abilities (symbolizing the unearthing of roots and medicines). Hototo appears in key dances like the Bean Dance, Mixed Kachina Dance, Powamuya (Bean Planting Ceremony), and Niman (Home Dance), where he prays for the growth of healing herbs and cures the sick. The doll typically features a mask with badger-like fur or stripes, a kilt, moccasins, and accessories like a rattle or feathers to represent his role in bringing abundance and harmony with nature.
Due to the fragile nature of kachina dolls, we do not guarantee they will not break during shipping. We do our best to pack them well, but due to their fragile nature and even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachina dolls, please keep this in mind.
