Bidspirit auction | Large Hopi Wooden Kachina Doll

Large Hopi Wooden Kachina Doll - Large Hopi Pueblo carved wood and pigment katsina doll. Possibly cottonwood. Katsina (or kachina) dolls are sacred figures crafted in Hopi culture as well as other Native American cultures of the Southwest, representing spiritual beings from their mythology. They are typically made from cottonwood and adorned with painted, symbolic details. They play a vital role in Hopi religious ceremonies and serve as educational tools for passing down tribal traditions and values. Height: 27 in x width: 12 1/2 in x depth: 4 in. Condition: There are several splits to the wood throughout and losses to the pigment. There are repairs to the protruding elements along the head. Some wear to the feet.