{"product_id":"201009-083-hopi-kachina-katsina-doll-butterfly-by-alvin-navasie-sr","title":"Hopi Pueblo Butterfly Kachina Doll By Alvin Navasie Sr","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5\" Including Base\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Great Fine Carved Detail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvin Navasie, who is from Polacca on First Mesa on the Hopi reservation, has done an excellent job carving this Kachina. Alvin was taught Hopi carving by his brother- in-law, Cecil Calnimptewa, who frequently shares his time with both Alvin and his brother Wally Navasie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvin is one of 25 carvers featured in Theda Bassman's book, \"Hopi Kachina Dolls and Their Carvers\" on pages 104-107. Alvin is 37 years old and has been carving for over 20 years. The Kachina is signed on the bottom of the base: \"Alvin Navasie, Sr.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877368979621,"sku":"201009-083","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/201009-83_1.jpg?v=1776111234","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/201009-083-hopi-kachina-katsina-doll-butterfly-by-alvin-navasie-sr","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}