Lot 108
  • 108

Hopi Polychromed Wood Kachina Doll

Estimate
200 - 300 USD
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Description

  • wood
depicting a Mudhead, of cylindrical form, painted with a brown and green case mask; four bulbs on the head possibly representing gourds or mud balls.

Condition

One bulb is fragmentary; hairline split from top to bottom on right side of the doll, stable. Typical surface wear.
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