Lot 307

Hopi Native American Carved Wood Kachinas (2)

Estimate: $600 - $800

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For your consideration are two, hand carved Hopi Native American wood Kachina sculptures titled, "White Corn Maiden" & "Shalako And Hainai" done by two different artist in the late 1990s to 2000. The first and smaller wood Kachina carving was amde by 1st Mesa Hopi, Jolynn Silas and is titled, "White Corn Maiden" done in 2000. It shows the Hopi White Corn Maiden (Kocha Mana or Avatshoya), a sacred Katsina figure representing a bountiful harvest, fertility, and the essential staple of corn. These dolls are often depicted dancing, holding corn, and wearing traditional attire, symbolizing prayers for a successful, nourishing, and abundant crop yield. It is signed on the bottom. The second carved wood Kachina was made by 2nd Mesa Jocelyn Honanis and is titled, "Shalako and Hainai" and shows Shalako and Hahai-i Wuhti (Hainai), sacred Zuni and Hopi kachinas associated with fertility, moisture, and the transition of seasons. Shalako are tall,, 8-foot-plus,,, masked messengers, typically appearing in pairs (male/female) to bless homes and bring rain. This piece is also marked on the bottom of the base piece. Both carvings show bright and vivid colors and great attention to detail. They show good condition overall with slight wear present from their use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. They measure from 2 3/4" L x 2 1/4" W x 6 5/8" H to 4 1/8" L x 8 1/4" W x 16 3/4" H. They have a collective weight of 12 ounces.

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