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20th Century
10.875" H x 4.125" L x 4.5" W
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and has 4 Black Spikes on Top of Head and of the 2nd Mesa AZ
In Very Good Condition
Jerry Honwytewa is a Hopi carver from the Rabbit/Tobacco Clan, living in Hotevilla on Third Mesa. He has been actively carving katsina dolls since the 1970s, known for one-piece carvings finished with oil-based stains and minimal paint highlights.
Hopi kachina dolls are hand-carved representations of spiritual beings (katsinam) that play a central role in Hopi culture. They symbolize messengers between the human and spirit worlds, often associated with rain, fertility, and natural forces. Traditionally, these dolls are carved from cottonwood root, painted or stained, and given to children during ceremonies to teach them about the katsinam. Many are designed to be hung on walls for display and education.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
10.88 in4.13 in4.5 in
Category:
Kachina - Old Style - Hanging
