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Trails of Tradition: Parade Saddles, Beadwork & Western Auction

Sat, May 16, 2026 11:00AM EDT
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Lot 722

Vintage Hopi Handcarved Kachina Polychrome Dolls

Estimate: $150 - $300
Starting Bid
$50

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For your consideration are Vintage Hopi Handcarved Kachina Polychrome Dolls (2), circa mid-20th century. The taller Kachina doll was made by Abbott Sakiestewa. Abbott Sakiestewa (often spelled Sekaquaptewa, 1929–1992) was a notable Hopi artist from Hotevilla, Arizona, recognized for carving traditional cottonwood root natural pigment kachina dolls. Active during the mid-20th century, his works, including Route 66-era dolls, are featured in collections like the Stark Museum of Art. The kachina doll is marked underneath "Rainbow" with a "Sunface" hallmark. The second kachina doll is unmarked, carved from wood with visible hand-tool shaping and hand painted in traditional colours. The figure features classic mid-century proportions and a simplified, symbolic form consistent with older teaching and trading-post era kachina carvings. Both kachina dolls are in nicely preserved condition, slight pigment loss and soiling noted. First measures 2.75"W x 5.125"L x 1.75"D, second is 1.5"W x 4"L x 1.5"D. Combined weight is 70.7 grams.

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