Navajo Wolfman Kachina Doll By S. Charley

Late 20th Century

10.5" H

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Adorned with Felt and Fur Holding a Knife

From a Private Estate Collection

In Very Good Condition

S. Charley is a Navajo artist known for carving kachina dolls, including other figures like Hoop Dancer and Snake Dancer styles (sometimes listed with Hopi influences in descriptions, though Navajo-made). The Wolfman variant appears to be a distinctive or stylized wolf representation, incorporating elements like fur, feathers, or other adornments in similar Navajo wolf kachinas.

The wolf kachina dolls (often called Maii or Ma’i) symbolize loyalty, protection, strength, intelligence, and survival. The wolf is admired as a guardian of the pack and a spiritual guide, often tied to hunting ceremonies, wisdom, and good fortune.

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.