{"product_id":"210728-206-hopi-chili-pepper-kachina-katsina-doll-7-1-4-h-uncle-clifford-pongyesvia","title":"Hopi Pueblo Chili Pepper Kachina Doll By Uncle Clifford Pongyesvia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.25\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Adorned with Fur, Feathers, Leather, Yarn, Reflective Disks with Turquoise Paint and Shells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClifford Pongyesvia (often signed or referred to as \"Uncle Clifford Pongyesvia,\" born around 1941 and passed away in 2008). He was a known Hopi carver from the late 20th century who produced various traditional katsinam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClifford Pongyesvia carved many other katsinam as well, such as Moon Kachina (Hólolo-Muyao), Sun Kachina (Tawa), Racer Snake, and Heheya's Uncle, with examples appearing in auctions, galleries, and private collections. His work is appreciated for its traditional style and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Hopi culture indigenous to the American southwest, Tsil is the Chili Pepper Kachina, one of many supernatural spirits represented by masked doll-like figurines and impersonated by ceremonial dancers. Tsil is one of the runner Kachinas. When he overtakes you in a race, he may stuff your mouth with hot chili peppers.\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":45877484454053,"sku":"210728-206","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p7473_i1_w649.jpg?v=1757346341","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/210728-206-hopi-chili-pepper-kachina-katsina-doll-7-1-4-h-uncle-clifford-pongyesvia","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}