{"product_id":"22-0549-kachina","title":"Hopi Kachina Butterfly Woman Doll By Alvin Navasie Sr.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e7\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eAlvin 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eBassman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e (pages 104-107), where he's praised for his workmanship and attention to cultural accuracy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eAlvin 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877616181413,"sku":"22-0549","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0549_1.jpg?v=1761761044","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/22-0549-kachina","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}