For your consideration is an Original Signed Hand Carved Wood Hopi Eototo Kokopelli Kachina with a removable head mask. Eototo is the chief of all Kachina and knows all of the ceremonies. He is the spiritual counterpart of the village chief and as such is called "father" of all the Kachina. He controls the seasons and is sometimes called husband Hahai-i Wuhti. In the southwestern United States, a supernatural being that represents a life-force or embodies a natural phenomenon such as the sun, the moon, a plant, or an animal is called a koko by the Zuni and a katsina (commonly anglicized as “kachina”) by the Hopi. Such beings have the power to control rainfall, crop growth, and fertility; to cure and protect; and to act as messengers between the gods and human beings. Carved kachina figures, also known as kachina dolls, are representations of these spirits and can have a sacred or an educational purpose. During some ceremonies, the carvings are given to community members to reward virtuous behavior, recognize a recent marriage, or teach children about religion. The Kokopelli has animal fur around its wrists, ankles, waist, neck and head. Leather fringe accents on hands, elbows and leggings, feathered headdress on removable head mask and feather in hand grips. Very detailed painted symbols on breechclout and wood base. Removable head mask and body painted in yellow and black. An impressive piece of Hopi artistry and craftsmanship. Measures 12.5"H x 5.75"W x 4.75"D, removable head measures 5"H at top of feather headdress x 3.75" diameter. Combined weight is 6 oz.*