{"product_id":"5225-09-navajo-carved-hopi-2-mudhead-piggyback-kachinas-katsinas","title":"Navajo Kachinas 2 Mudhead Piggyback Dolls By J Cly","description":"\u003cp\u003eca.  1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved Cottonwood Root \u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ewith Painted Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e Date and Signed By: J Cly \"91\" \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\"\u003eJ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eCly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e is a Navajo carver active in the late 20th century, specializing in Hopi-style kachinas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eJ. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eCly's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e work aligns with other Navajo artists who learned carving techniques from Hopi influences on the reservation.  This 1991 piece suggests they were producing during a period when kachina dolls gained popularity as affordable Southwestern art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eNavajo artists like J. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eCly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e often carve Hopi-inspired versions, blending influences from both cultures.  These dolls are collectible items, valued for their craftsmanship and cultural significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMudheads appear in nearly every Hopi dance, symbolizing humility, correction of social faux pas, and balance in community life. Navajo carvers like J. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eCly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e contribute to a broader market of contemporary kachina art, which has evolved since the early 20th century as both ritual objects and tourist\/collectible items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":45877846442149,"sku":"5225-09","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5225-09_1_3ac80e62-adfa-432c-be5e-25913a5f83ce.jpg?v=1760374081","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/5225-09-navajo-carved-hopi-2-mudhead-piggyback-kachinas-katsinas","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}