{"product_id":"210816-65-hopi-kachina-katsina-doll-12-shalako-a-c","title":"Hopi Pueblo Shalako Kachina Doll By A.C.","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Painted Teal, Red, Yellow, White and Black Colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shalako is a particularly impressive and imposing katsina, often inspired by or adapted from the Zuni Pueblo's Shalako ceremony (a major winter solstice event involving giant bird-like figures that bring blessings, rain, and messages from the gods). Among the Hopi, it's known as Sio Shalako (\"Sio\" meaning Zuni-influenced), portrayed as a tall, feathered, rain-bringing figure. In ceremonial form, real Shalako dancers tower 7–8 feet high with elaborate tablitas (headdresses) symbolizing rainbows, clouds, and lightning, but dolls are scaled-down versions.\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":45877501886629,"sku":"210816-65","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p7847_i1_w580.jpg?v=1757346372","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/210816-65-hopi-kachina-katsina-doll-12-shalako-a-c","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}