Lot 166
  • 166

Hopi Polychrome Wood Kachina

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
wearing a kilt, and red and yellow body paint, and holding a rattle in his right hand, the case mask with "pop" eyes and flanked by an exaggerated pair of horns.

Provenance

Collection of Karel Appel

Condition

Typical overall wear including surface splitting around the right shoulder and neck and other abrasion.
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.
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