Material : Cottonwood, feathers
Origin : Arizona, New Mexico
Culture : Zuni
Era : Circa 1890/ 1900

Condition : intact

Dimensions : 9,75" H

Price : on request

 

Kachina dolls were used by Indian childs to learn about nature's symbolism. This one is a representation of the beneficial rain. Intact, fine example.

Provenance: ex. private French collection, acquired before 1976.

 

Bibliography

Collectif, "Esprit Kachina. Poupées, mythes, et cérémonies chez les Indiens Hopi et Zuni", Galerie Flak, Paris, 2003.
Collectif, " Kachina des Indiens Hopi", Ed. Amez, Saint-Vit, 1992.