{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-miniature-grey-wolf-kachina-doll-by-al","title":"Hopi Pueblo Miniature Grey Wolf Kachina Doll By AL","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.25\" H x 1.125\" L x 1.375\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root Holding a Stick and a Rattle and Adorned with a Brown Pipe Cleaner, Fabric, String and Feathers Signed Hopi Gray Wolf By AL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian Leon (Hopi\/Acoma), known for creating wonderful, detailed miniature kachina dolls, including the Pot Carrier. Examples of his work appear in sales listings (e.g., around 2-2.25 inches tall, delicately carved and painted). Adrian Leon specializes in these small-scale pieces, blending Hopi traditions with fine craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wolf Katsina (Kweo) is an animal katsina that often appears in dances alongside Deer or Antelope Katsinam. It serves as a guard or side dancer, symbolizing hunting skill, protection, and the wolf's role in helping hunters locate and capture game—drawing from the wolf's real-life prowess as a predator, even though wolves are prey to larger animals like deer in nature. These dolls were historically used to teach children about the katsinam and ceremonies, but many modern\/miniature versions are made for trade and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47451203895461,"sku":"22-0735","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0735_1.jpg?v=1769725059","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-miniature-grey-wolf-kachina-doll-by-al","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}