{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-kachina-doll-by-ron-chimerica","title":"Hopi Pueblo Kachina Doll By Ron Chimerica","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1985\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.875\" H x 6.875\" L x 4.75\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root of a Woman with a Razz and Adorned with Fabric, Yarn and Feathers on a Wood Stand from Tuby City AZ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRon Chimerica is a Hopi carver known for traditional Katsina (Kachina) dolls from the Hopi Pueblo in Arizona. These dolls represent spiritual beings (katsinam) that mediate between the Hopi people and their deities, bringing blessings like rain, fertility, and harmony. While originally given to children as educational tools during ceremonies, they have become highly collected as fine Native American art.The Chimerica family includes several respected Hopi artisans, such as Darance (Makwesa) Chimerica (a prominent contemporary carver from Hotevilla on Third Mesa who uses cottonwood root and natural mineral pigments). Ron Chimerica is part of this carving tradition, with signed pieces appearing in collections, auctions, and galleries like Garland's Indian Jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47719526006949,"sku":"250823-077","price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/250823-077_3.jpg?v=1776287435","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-kachina-doll-by-ron-chimerica","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}