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Late 20th Century
13" H
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Adorned with Yarn, Felt, Feathers and String for Hanging
In Good Condition Likely Missing a Knife in Right Hand
Black Ogre (Nataska or Nata-aska) A fearsome black-faced figure with an elongated snout/jaw, sharp teeth, horns, and often a knife, saw, or crook. It threatens naughty children with being "devoured" or carried away unless they behave or provide food offerings. It appears during ceremonies like Powamuya (Bean Dance) around winter to spring.
White Ogre (Wiharu or similar) Represents good or positive discipline; less menacing than the black version but still intimidating.
Ogre Woman (Soyoko Wuhti or Soyok Mana) A female ogre (often called the "ogre woman" or "monster woman") who appears on First Mesa during spring planting ceremonies. She demands children help gather or prepare food for the Katsinam (spirits). If they refuse, she threatens to carry them off in her basket. She carries a knife, crook, and basket, and may have distinctive features like a butterfly whorl hairstyle (indicating unmarried status in some versions).
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.
Condition:
Good
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
13 in
Category:
Kachina - Old Style - Hanging
