{"product_id":"5225-01-hopi-kachina-katsina-white-bear-kachina","title":"Hopi Kachina White Bear Doll By A.L. Sahmie","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.5\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Attention to Fine Detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eA.L. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSahmie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e (likely Albert or Alfred \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSahmie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e, part of the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSahmie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e family of Hopi carvers from Second Mesa, Arizona) is a contemporary Hopi artist known for his detailed, expressive kachina dolls. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSahmie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e family has produced award-winning pieces for decades, blending traditional techniques with innovative poses and materials. A.L.'s work often features the Koshare in humorous, narrative scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—such as mid-performance or with ceremonial props—making them both collectible art and cultural storytellers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877845557413,"sku":"5225-01","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5225-01_1_99adc434-e46f-4024-8305-666975421173.jpg?v=1760391532","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/5225-01-hopi-kachina-katsina-white-bear-kachina","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}