{"product_id":"221107-236-hopi-corn-kachina-signed-march-15-1982-kae-artist-ronnie-yava","title":"Hopi Kachina Corn Doll By Ronnie Yava","description":"\u003cp\u003eca.  1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.25\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root and was a Wall Kachina that has been put on a Base Signed March 15 1982 Kae Artist Ronnie Yava\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eRonnie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eYava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e (also spelled Ron \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eYava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) is a renowned Hopi artisan and carver, reportedly a Hopi Medicine Man known for crafting traditional Kachina dolls. These dolls are sacred figures in Hopi culture, representing spirits (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ekatsinam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) that embody elements of nature, such as rain, crops, and fertility. Corn holds profound significance in Hopi life as a staple crop and a symbol of sustenance, so Corn Kachina dolls often depict plant personifications like the Corn Boy (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eQaokatsina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) or Corn Dancer (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eRugan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e), promoting growth and agricultural abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\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":45877689647269,"sku":"221107-236","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/221107-236_1_1a9ffeb9-6767-4ebc-8aa3-83f1fd820efb.jpg?v=1761336077","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/221107-236-hopi-corn-kachina-signed-march-15-1982-kae-artist-ronnie-yava","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}