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SKU: 22-0549

Hopi Kachina Butterfly Woman Doll By Alvin Navasie Sr.

$520.00

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Late 20th Century

7" H

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root

From a Private Colorado Collection

Excellent Condition

Alvin Navasie Sr. (born around 1940s, active since the 1970s) is celebrated for his intricate, award-winning carvings, often featuring fine detailing in wood, paint, feathers, and natural materials. His work is documented in key references like Hopi Kachina Dolls and Their Carvers by Theda Bassman (pages 104-107), where he's praised for his workmanship and attention to cultural accuracy.

Alvin Navasie Sr., a renowned master carver from the Hopi Tribe in Arizona. This doll represents a female social dancer spirit associated with butterflies, fertility, rain, and agricultural abundance in Hopi culture. Unlike many Katsinas that impersonate supernatural beings, the Butterfly Maiden is often depicted as part of ceremonial dances, symbolizing grace and the pollination of crops. Dolls like this are not toys but educational and spiritual artifacts, teaching Hopi children about their traditions.

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: Excellent

Tribe: Hopi

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 7 in

Category: Kachina Doll

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