Hopi Pueblo Cow Kachina Doll By Dora Taylor

Late 20th Century

7.5" H x 3.75" L x 4.125" W

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Adorned with Leather, Yarn, 9 Shells, 3 Silver Disks with Painted Turquoise Color and Feathers Holding a Stick and a Rattle

In Very Good Condition

The Hopi Pueblo Cow Kachina Doll, known as Wakas Katsina (from the Spanish word "vacas" for cows), represents a relatively modern addition to the Hopi spiritual tradition, first appearing in the pantheon around 1900. This animal katsina symbolizes the relationship between the Hopi people and the spirit world, often likened to a deep friendship, and its dances serve as prayers for the increase of cattle, plentiful animal life, and sustenance.