{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-hototo-badger-kachina-doll-by-leo-lacapa-jr","title":"Hopi Pueblo Hototo Badger Kachina Doll By Leo Lacapa Jr.","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.25 \" H Including Feathers x 4.625\" L x 7.5\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root Holding 2 Bows and 2 Shields and Adorned with Felt, Yarn, Greenery and Feathers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hototo (also known as Hototo Katsina or Badger Kachina), a significant figure in Hopi spirituality. The Hototo is one of the most respected war Kachinas (or Katsinam), often described as the preparer of food, a guard, gift bearer, warrior, and symbol of strength and medicine. In Hopi tradition, badger-related Kachinas like this are associated with healing the sick, prayers for medicinal herbs, and roles in ceremonies such as the Bean Dance (Powamuya), Mixed Katsina Dances, and others like Niman. This particular piece by Leo Lacapa Jr. (a respected Hopi carver from the Hopi mesas, known for traditional cottonwood root carvings, including various Kachinas like Aholi, Eototo, Butterfly Maiden, and others) features the Hototo \"Badger\" with 2 bows and 2 shields, accented with feathers. Traditional depictions of Hototo\/Badger Kachinas often include warrior elements like bows (for hunting\/protection) and shields (symbolizing defense), along with feathers for ceremonial adornment, a snout-like mask, pothook eyes, paw prints, a ruff (often Douglas fir), and other symbolic details like sashes, belts, or foxtails.Leo Lacapa Jr. is part of a family\/artistic lineage connected to Hopi carving traditions (related by marriage to other carvers like Tino Youvella), and his work is collected and appears in auctions, galleries, and private collections. Pieces by him emphasize movement, detail, and cultural reverence, often signed on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47438891679909,"sku":"250823-044","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/250823-044_1.jpg?v=1769469327","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-hototo-badger-kachina-doll-by-leo-lacapa-jr","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}