{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-very-old-style-hanging-whipper-hu-kachina-doll","title":"Hopi Pueblo Very Old Style Hanging Whipper Hu Kachina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.875\" H x 4\" L x 3.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Horns and Adorned with Hair and String and has an Original Tag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery old style (pre-~1930s\/1940s or earlier traditional forms) Kachina dolls are simpler, blockier, and less articulated than modern action-style carvings. Early examples (late 1800s–early 1900s) have arms close to the body (\"tummy warming\" style), solid single-piece construction, mineral pigments, and minimal detailing. They were primarily for teaching and often hung on walls in the pueblo after ceremonies for study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Hu (also called Tungwup or Whipper) is a powerful disciplinarian and purifier katsina. Whipper Kachinas appear during ceremonies like the Powamuya (Bean Dance) in February, associated with initiation rites for children ages ~10-15. They use yucca whips (fronds) to lightly strike or purify children, clowns, or others, enforcing order, reverence, and respect during dances. They often accompany uncles during initiations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47727178383525,"sku":"5224-0363","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5224-0363_6.jpg?v=1776446636","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-very-old-style-hanging-whipper-hu-kachina-doll","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}