{"product_id":"190524-79-miniature-hopi-kokpelli-kachina-katsina-by-rg","title":"Hopi Kachina Miniature Kokpelli Doll By Ros George","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e3.5\" H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKokopeli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e RG 89\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\"\u003eRos George is a Hopi carver specializing in fertility \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKatsinam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e. This specific miniature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKokopelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e doll is a contemporary carving, likely 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e–10 inches tall, made from cottonwood root with natural pigments, yarn, and possibly carved \"feather\" accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eIn ancient Indian legend, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eKokopelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e the flute player was the symbol of happiness and joy. He talked to the wind and the sky. His flute could be heard in the Spring breeze, bringing warmth after the winter cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eKokopelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e embodies everything pure and spiritual about music. He was also thought of as a fertility god and traveling prankster. He would visit villages playing his flute, carrying his songs on his back. Everyone would sing and dance the night away. In the morning, when he left, the crops were plentiful and all the women were pregnant. He is found in all pueblos of the southwest. A flute player, baby maker, seducer and good luck for hunters Kachina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eThere are many stories of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eKokopelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e. One is that he is responsible for the end of winter and the coming of spring. Native American legend has it that when the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eKokopelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e comes playing his flute the Sun comes out, the snow melts, the green grass grows, the birds come out and begin to sing, and all the animals gather around to hear his songs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eKokopelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e and his flute bring the Spring out of the Winter.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877614444709,"sku":"190524-79","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/190524-79_1_deae8fb3-cd45-4714-b6dd-6fba5d337586.jpg?v=1761762759","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/190524-79-miniature-hopi-kokpelli-kachina-katsina-by-rg","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}