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Hopi Polychromed Wood Kachina Doll
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- wood, chicken feather
- Height: 18 1/2 inches
depicting Salako Mana, wearing a maiden's shawl over a black dress, case mask, with a hatched rainbow on the chin, rectangular eyes set wide apart and overhanging browline, surmounted by an elaborate tableta headdress, composed of a series of terraced panels joined together with glue and sinew, decorated with cloud symbols; red, white, blue, black and yellow pigments.
Provenance
Reportedly collected with Lorenzo Hubbell in the 1920s
Sold Sotheby's New York, October 1982, lot 90
Sold Sotheby's New York, October 25, 1984, lot 155
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Sold Sotheby's New York, October 1982, lot 90
Sold Sotheby's New York, October 25, 1984, lot 155
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
Good overall condition. Old break to the left arm that has been re-guled with original parts. Overall wear consistent with age. Tableta is fragile and has hairline cracks and has had some minor re-gluing.
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.
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.