Doll Eagle Kachina - Hopi - U.S. (No Reserve Price)

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Hopi Eagle Kachina carved from soft wood, dating to the mid‑20th century, 18 cm tall, in good condition, from a private collection; the figure wears a white ceremonial skirt with red and black bands, has natural feathers and ribbons on the arms, a yellow and black beaked mask, and the wooden base is inscribed “Eagle.”

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Small traditional Hopi Kachina doll, carved from soft wood and richly decorated. The figure probably represents an Eagle Kachina (Kwahu) or a related bird spirit, identifiable by the yellow and black beaked mask, the natural feathers attached to the head and shoulders, as well as the symbolic colors (yellow, red, turquoise).

The body is painted and dressed in textiles, with a white ceremonial skirt bordered with red and black bands. The arms are adorned with feathers and ribbons, typical of ritual dances. The wooden base bears a handwritten inscription: "Eagle".

This is a 20th-century Hopi handcrafted piece, probably made for the tourist market but following the traditional style.

Small traditional Hopi Kachina doll, carved from soft wood and richly decorated. The figure probably represents an Eagle Kachina (Kwahu) or a related bird spirit, identifiable by the yellow and black beaked mask, the natural feathers attached to the head and shoulders, as well as the symbolic colors (yellow, red, turquoise).

The body is painted and dressed in textiles, with a white ceremonial skirt bordered with red and black bands. The arms are adorned with feathers and ribbons, typical of ritual dances. The wooden base bears a handwritten inscription: "Eagle".

This is a 20th-century Hopi handcrafted piece, probably made for the tourist market but following the traditional style.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Hopi
Country of Origin
U.S.
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Doll Eagle Kachina
Height
18 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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