{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-miniature-death-fly-kachina","title":"Hopi Pueblo Miniature Death Fly Kachina","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25\" H x .625\" L x .875\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root with a Green Fuzzy Neck Holding 2 Sticks Signed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition but 1 of the Sticks is Bent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Death Fly\" Kachina, known in Hopi as Mastop (or Māstop), is a specific spirit being in Hopi tradition. It appears in pairs during the Soyal Ceremony (the winter solstice ritual), specifically on the next-to-last day, and is associated with fertility prayers from deceased ancestors to Hopi women, as well as themes of regeneration and the cycle of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kachina dolls (properly called \u003cem\u003etithu\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ekatsina\u003c\/em\u003e figures) are traditionally hand-carved from cottonwood root by Hopi artisans and painted with natural pigments. Miniature versions, often 1-3 inches tall, are popular collectibles and are frequently signed by the carver on the base for authenticity, especially pieces made for sale since the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330837299365,"sku":"5224-0414","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5224-0414_1.jpg?v=1766793047","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-miniature-death-fly-kachina","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}