$290.00
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Late 20th/Early 21st Century
8.5" H
Hand carved from Cottonwood Root Shungopavi Village
Excellent Condition
Warren Silas is a Hopi artist from Shungopavi Village on Second Mesa in Arizona, known for crafting authentic, hand-carved dolls from cottonwood root. These dolls are not mere toys but educational and ceremonial representations of Katsinam (spirits) that embody natural forces, ancestors, and moral lessons in Hopi tradition.
Silas is part of the Hopi community in Shungopavi, a village central to Hopi ceremonial life. While specific biographical details on Silas are limited in public records, Hopi carvers like him often learn the craft through family traditions, passing down techniques for depicting Katsinam with symbolic accuracy. His work aligns with contemporary Hopi carvings—detailed yet rooted in tradition—focusing on the spiritual essence rather than commercial exaggeration. He is recognized in collector circles for pieces that balance cultural authenticity with accessibility.
Masau Kachina, also known as Earth God, controls the Earth and the Underworld. He is also known as the god of death. He controls the dead moving into the Underworld, and the Kachinas emergence into the world through the kivas. Masau only travels at night, by firelight. His face represents a skull and the spots on his head represent clouds.
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.
