Lot 115
  • 115

Hopi Polychromed Wood Kachina Doll

Estimate
700 - 1,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
standing on semi-circular feet, arms hugging the torso, painted in red, black and white pigments, wearing a kilt, the case mask with tubular snout and flanked by rectangular ears.

Condition

Overall surface abrasion; heavy wwear to the pigments, particularly on the body. Hairline splits on the back (stable).
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