A group of nine Hopi or Zuni katsina dolls
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A group of nine Hopi or Zuni katsina dolls
Including two by Emory Pohuma (20th century), one depicting Mong (Owl), the other a Pang (Mountain Sheep) katsina, each signed on the underside; together with a Siyangephoya (Left-Handed) katsina; a Koyemsi (Mud Head) katsina; a carving depicting a pair of Koshare or Hano clowns back-to-back; two Koyemsi (Mud Head) katsinam; an Angwusnasomtaqa or Tumas (Crow Mother) katsina; and an unidentified doll, possibly a variation on Kokopölö (Assassin or Robber Fly)
heights 7 1/2in to 15 1/2in
Footnotes:
The largest Second Premium Winner, New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, 1960; retains the prize ribbon (card with artist's and judge's names missing verso)
Provenance
Property of DeWitt C. Drury, New York, New York
Including two by Emory Pohuma (20th century), one depicting Mong (Owl), the other a Pang (Mountain Sheep) katsina, each signed on the underside; together with a Siyangephoya (Left-Handed) katsina; a Koyemsi (Mud Head) katsina; a carving depicting a pair of Koshare or Hano clowns back-to-back; two Koyemsi (Mud Head) katsinam; an Angwusnasomtaqa or Tumas (Crow Mother) katsina; and an unidentified doll, possibly a variation on Kokopölö (Assassin or Robber Fly)
heights 7 1/2in to 15 1/2in
Footnotes:
The largest Second Premium Winner, New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, 1960; retains the prize ribbon (card with artist's and judge's names missing verso)
Provenance
Property of DeWitt C. Drury, New York, New York
Condition
Each in good condition overall with some scattered scratches, minor scuffs and dust accumulation commensurate with age. Some separation around the base of the Mud Head's horn. Wolf with a couple of lost/broken teeth. Unidentified example likely lacking elements from hands. Some losses to corn fringe on the heads of the clowns. One Mud Head lacking a rattle.
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A group of nine Hopi or Zuni katsina dolls
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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