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Late 20th Century
12.875 " H x 4.75" L x 4.125" W
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Carved Feather Headdress, Holding 2 Sticks with a Racoon Tail Hotevilla AZ and with Rabbit Hallmark
In Very Good Condition
Ramon Albert Sr., a respected Hopi carver from Hotevilla (Third Mesa, Arizona), active in the mid-to-late 20th century (he lived 1927–2001 based on museum records). His works appear in collections like the National Museum of the American Indian and are referenced in books on Hopi carving traditions (e.g., examples of his style in The Hopi Approach to the Art of Kachina Doll Carving).
The Hopi Kachina Doll you described is a Broad Face (also known as Broadface, Wuyak-taywa, or Wuyak-kuita in Hopi), a traditional disciplinary or "whipper" katsina (kachina) figure. This spirit being acts as an enforcer during Hopi ceremonies, maintaining order and discipline. Broad Face kachinas often carry yucca whips (symbolic branches or whips made from yucca leaves) to gently "whip" or correct misbehavior, especially among children or participants, reminding everyone of community rules, cleanliness, and respect during sacred events. They are protective figures, sometimes surrounding more sacred kachinas, and are associated with enforcing positive behavior rather than punishment in a harsh sense. The Feather headdress is elaborate with feathers for ceremonial appearance. The Raccoon tail is part of the costume or headdress elements. This is a collectible piece of authentic Hopi folk art, embodying spiritual teachings passed to children through the dolls. Ramon Albert Sr.'s carvings are valued for their traditional style, often simpler and more classic compared to highly detailed modern ones.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
12.88 in4.75 in4.13 in
Category:
Kachina Doll
