{"product_id":"1632-04-hopi-blue-ahote-kachina-katsina-by-coolidge-roy-jr","title":"Hopi Kachina Blue A'hote Doll By Coolidge Roy Jr.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e9\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eIn Very Good Condition but Missing one feather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eCoolidge Roy Jr. (Hopi, from Third Mesa in Oraibi, Arizona) was a master carver known for his intricate, traditional-style Kachina dolls. He lived with his wife Juanita and came from a family of carvers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—his father, brothers, and sons also practiced the art. Coolidge gained fame for his \"magnificently beautiful Eagle Dancer Kachina dolls,\" and his work is featured in key publications like Hopi Kachina Dolls and Their Carvers by Theda Bassman and The Hopi Approach to the Art of Kachina Doll Carving by Erik Bromberg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eThe Hopi Kachina Blue A'hote Doll (also spelled Ahote or A'hote) is a traditional Native American carving crafted by renowned Hopi artist Coolidge Roy Jr. These dolls represent Katsinam (Kachina spirits), which are central to Hopi culture as supernatural beings that embody elements of nature, fertility, and community guidance. The Blue A'hote specifically symbolizes the west direction in Hopi cosmology and is depicted as a skilled hunter and warrior figure, often associated with strength and protection. It appears in mixed dances and ceremonies, emphasizing harmony with the land and successful hunts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\"A'hote may appear in any of the directional colors but the two most common colors are the yellow A'hote (Sikyahote) or the blue (Sakwahote).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\"In a Plaza Dance it is not unusual to see a line of Sakwahote with several Sikyahote, and a white or red form as well. All indications in his costume point to inspiration from a Plains-type warrior, particularly the feather headdress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\"A'hote may appear in the Mixed Kachina Dances, or the Palolokong Dances and the Plaza Dance. In his left hand he very frequently carries roast or boiled corn that is given out to the audience during his performance.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878008283301,"sku":"1632-04","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/1632-04_1_68a4803c-8bae-4c49-aaf3-0f0b3b0d27cc.jpg?v=1760125942","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/1632-04-hopi-blue-ahote-kachina-katsina-by-coolidge-roy-jr","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}