{"product_id":"250324-150-kachina","title":"Hopi Kachina Deer Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eSigned David Roy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.625\" H x 4.75\" x 6\" D Base\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved with Painted Red, Teel, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black and White A Carved Green Fluff Around Neck, Teel Maraca in Right Hand, a Teel Rod in Left Hand, Teel Hanging Necklace Black and White Beek with Carved Wood Feathers and Antlers for his Headdress. Right Antler has a Broken Piece Missing and Left Ear has a Missing Wood Feather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtherwise In Excellent Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Roy is recognized as a Hopi carver, often mentioned alongside his brothers, Coolidge Roy Jr. and Silas Roy, who are also noted for their Kachina doll carvings.\u003cbr\u003eDavid Roy, born in Moenkopi and living in Tuba City, is part of a family of carvers, with his brothers Silas and Coolidge Roy Jr. being well-known for their Kachina dolls.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deer Kachina is a significant figure in Hopi culture, often depicted as a social dancer who prays for an increase in deer, abundance of game, sufficient snowfall for harvests, and rain to support crops.  These dolls are traditionally carved from cottonwood root and represent spirits (Katsinam) that visit Hopi villages from the San Francisco Peaks between February and late July.  The Deer Kachina is typically shown in a dynamic pose, leaning forward with sticks in each hand to mimic the deer’s front legs, and often features antlers, feathers, and vibrant regalia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878082830501,"sku":"250324-150","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p14774_i1_w768.jpg?v=1757348043","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/250324-150-kachina","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}