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Hopi Polychrome Wood Kachina Doll, depicting a male
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
standing on bent legs, with one arm held away from the torso, possibly in a dancing posture, realistic genitalia, wearing a black breech cloth, painted white stripes across the abdomen and chest, the face with similar stripes in orange.
Provenance
Reportedly collected in 1880-81 by a man who worked on the Hopi Reservation with the Indian Police
Acquired from John Hill Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ in 1999
Condition
Typical wear for age but overall good condition.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.