SKU: 210728-111

Hopi Pueblo Zuni Rain Priest Saiastrasana Kachina Doll

$125.00

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Late 20th Century

7" H

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root of a Zuni Rain Priest Saiastrasana Adorned with Yarn, Feathers, with a Coral and Turquoise Seed Bead Necklace and a String for Hanging

In Very Good Condition

Hututu and Sai-astasana originated at Zuni Pueblo and were adopted by the Hopi. When they dance at Hopi, they appear with other Katsinas of Zuni origin, such as Shulawitsi, Pautiwa, Sipkine, and Hakto. Sai-astasana is the Zuni Rain Priest of the North who accompanies the Shalako when they appear at Zuni. There has been no attempt at Hopi to change the appearance or function of this of katsina. He appears at Hopi just as he'd appear at Zuni.

A kachina is a spirit being in the religious beliefs of the Pueblo peoples, Native American cultures located in the south-western part of the United States. In the Pueblo cultures, kachina rites are practiced by the Hopi, Zuni, Hopi-Tewa, and certain Keresan tribes, as well as in most Pueblo tribes in New Mexico.

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: Very Good

Tribe: Hopi

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 7 in

Category: Kachina - Old Style - Hanging

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