A WHIPPER HU HOPI KACHINA PAINTED DOLL, CIRCA 1940

standing upright, the arms in front with hands formed as fists, the mouth formed as a teeth baring beak, painted in traditional motif with black, white, red and blue, with blue and black horns and prominent eyes, painted B under one foot in red; height: 41 cm (1 5/8 in.)

CONDITION
The doll appears in age-appropriate condition. Scattered losses of paint, craquelure, and a crack visible to the body. All consistent with age. Condition apparent in photographs.

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