Mid 20th C. Hopi Wooden Cricket Katsina Doll
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North America, Native American, Southwestern USA, Hopi, ca. 1960 CE. A bright and colorful katsina doll, carved from wood and outfitted with bright painted surfaces, yarn, dried grass stalks, and feathers. The katsina represents the Katsinam, ancestral beings which roam the spirit world. This particular example is representative of a cricket, with grass bundles and feathers indicative of ears, and a face comprised of circular eyes, mouth, and eyebrows. Comes with accompanying crescent-moon wooden base. Size: 10.625" H (27 cm).
Provenance: ex-Himrod estate, Anaheim, California, USA
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#117737
North America, Native American, Southwestern USA, Hopi, ca. 1960 CE. A bright and colorful katsina doll, carved from wood and outfitted with bright painted surfaces, yarn, dried grass stalks, and feathers. The katsina represents the Katsinam, ancestral beings which roam the spirit world. This particular example is representative of a cricket, with grass bundles and feathers indicative of ears, and a face comprised of circular eyes, mouth, and eyebrows. Comes with accompanying crescent-moon wooden base. Size: 10.625" H (27 cm).
Provenance: ex-Himrod estate, Anaheim, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117737
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Age-commensurate surface wear with small repair to one foot, otherwise very good.
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Mid 20th C. Hopi Wooden Cricket Katsina Doll
Estimate $300 - $500
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