Hopi Pueblo Antelope Kachina Doll By Clayton Kaniatobe

Mid/Late 20th Century

15.5" H

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Great Carved Detail

In Very Good Condition Note: repairs to the tip of the prong horns and the top red feather

Clayton Kaniatobe (1915–1984) was a respected Hopi artist from Second Mesa, Arizona. He played a key role in reviving and popularizing the full-figure, action-style kachina doll carving tradition starting in the 1950s, moving away from earlier flat, slab-style dolls toward more detailed, three-dimensional representations carved from cottonwood root and painted with natural pigments.

The Antelope Katsina is associated with animal dances that promote rain, grass growth, and abundant food for the community—reflecting the Hopi people's deep connection to nature, agriculture, and spiritual balance. Like most animal Kachinas, the Antelope dances to increase his kind. This Kachina also aids in bringing rain, making the grass grow and ensuring there is plentiful food for the future.  

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.