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ca. 1940 - 1950
5.5" H x 1.5" L x 1.75" W
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root with Early Pigments and Kaolin Clay a very Old Style Route 66
In Very Good Condition
Route 66 is a popular style of smaller, tourist-oriented Hopi Kachina dolls produced in the mid-20th century (especially 1960s–1970s). These were sold at Fred Harvey trading posts along the historic Route 66 highway, which passed near Hopi lands in Arizona. They were made by Hopi artisans (including the well-known Pooley family, like George Pooley and his sister Grace Pooley) for the growing tourist market. "Route 66" style Corn Maidens are typically more stylized, compact, and brightly painted—fashioned after those vintage pieces—while still honoring the traditional meaning.
The Hopi Corn Maiden Kachina (also known as Katsin Mana or Corn Maiden Katsina) is a significant and beloved figure in Hopi culture, symbolizing fertility, harvest, and the sacred role of corn as a life-sustaining gift from Mother Earth.
In traditional Hopi belief, the Corn Maiden represents a prayer for abundant corn crops, honoring the interconnectedness of agriculture, spirituality, and community. Her presence in Katsina dances is a blessing for bountiful harvests, and she often purifies the women who grind corn for ceremonies. Corn is central to Hopi life—it's not just food but a symbol of sustenance, growth, and harmony with nature. Variations include the Yellow Corn Maiden, Blue Corn Maiden (often considered the most beautiful in legends), or others named by the color of corn they carry or represent.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1925 - 1950
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
5.5 in1.5 in1.75 in
Category:
Kachina - Route 66
