{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-aholi-kachina-doll-by-riel-navasie","title":"Hopi Pueblo Aholi Kachina Doll By Riel Navasie","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.875\" H x 2\" L x 2.25\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root Holding a Staff and Painted in Very Fine Detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navasie family is a prominent Hopi carving lineage (related to famous potters like Feather Woman and Frog Woman), with known carvers including Muriel Navasie, Wally Navasie, Gloria Navasie, Geri Navasie, and Alvin Navasie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aholi Kachina is an important spirit being in Hopi Pueblo tradition, serving as the lieutenant to Eototo, the chief of all kachinas. Aholi assists in ceremonies, particularly during the Powamu (Bean Planting) festival on Third Mesa, by helping draw lines symbolizing rain and moisture for crops. He often appears alongside Eototo and represents summer's vibrancy, with his colorful cloak symbolizing blooming flowers and growth. Aholi typically features a tall blue or pointed helmet-like mask, a multicolored robe, and accessories like a staff or feathers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47336671379621,"sku":"230222-02","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/230222-02_1.jpg?v=1767117221","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-aholi-kachina-doll-by-riel-navasie","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}