{"product_id":"210816-54-hopi-kachina-katsina-8-isadore-abeita-signed-abeita-hopi-sio-shalako","title":"Hopi Pueblo Sio Shalako Kachina Doll By Isadore Abeita","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root Painted in Brown, Green, Red, Teal, Yellow, Blue, Black and White Colors with Great Carved Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsadore Abeita was a respected Hopi artist known for his detailed, collectible katsina carvings, often signed simply \"Abeita.\" His works appear in galleries, books (e.g., featured early in \u003cem\u003eHopi Kachinas\u003c\/em\u003e by Greg Schaaf), and sales platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSio Shalako is a Hopi katsina inspired by or adapted from the Zuni Shalako ceremony and figure. The Shalako (meaning \"rain bringer\" or similar) is a powerful spirit messenger associated with bringing moisture, rain, and blessings for crops and fertility.\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":45877517484197,"sku":"210816-54","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p8156_i1_w443.jpg?v=1757346367","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/210816-54-hopi-kachina-katsina-8-isadore-abeita-signed-abeita-hopi-sio-shalako","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}