{"product_id":"190524-66-miniature-hopi-kachina-katsina-mustard-green","title":"Hopi Kachina Miniature Mustard Green Doll By Long","description":"\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e2.625\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Signed Mustard Green - Long - 84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHopi carvers often sign works with family names like \"Long,\" a known lineage from Second Mesa (e.g., artists such as David Long or related family members who specialize in traditional and miniature kachinas). If this is a signed piece, it adds authenticity and value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—Hopi dolls by named artists can range from $100–$500 for miniatures, depending on age and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eIshe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e Katsina is a benevolent spirit in Hopi tradition, representing the mustard green plant (a wild edible green important to Hopi agriculture and diet). It appears in ceremonies like the Bean Dance, symbolizing growth, fertility, and harmony with nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eIshe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e is sometimes considered a \"mother\" figure among kachinas, teaching lessons about sustenance and the natural world. Dolls like this are traditionally given to Hopi children (especially girls) to educate them about the over 400 kachina spirits that act as messengers between humans and the divine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eDue 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877613494437,"sku":"190524-66","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/190524-66_1_4802d2dd-f39d-41c9-bee6-2f059364828f.jpg?v=1761766155","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/190524-66-miniature-hopi-kachina-katsina-mustard-green","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}