C1945 OLD HOPI COW WAKAS KACHINA KATSINA NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN DOLL
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4387875 | Artisan: Hopituh Shimunuh - Hopi People / c1945 |
| Origin: Hopi Reservation / Mesas | Provenance: Personal Collection / previous Estate Sale |
| Tribal Affiliation: Hopi |
YOU MAY RETURN THIS ITEM FOR ANY REASON IF YOU NOTIFY ME WITH INTENT TO RETURN WITHIN THREE DAYS OF ITEM'S ARRIVAL AT YOUR HOUSE, AND YOU SHIP BACK WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL (I do not honor eBay's 14 day return policy). I SHIP WITHIN 5-6 BUSINESS DAYS OF YOUR PAYMENT, I WORK FULL TIME AND CAN OFTEN ONLY SHIP ON SATURDAY MORNINGS - PLEASE MOVE ON TO ANOTHER ITEM IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 5-6 BUSINESS DAYS FROM PAYMENT TIL SHIPPING. Here is an Authentic, Classic..., Old and LARGE HOPI WAKAS OR COW KACHINA from about 1945 (1940-1950), a FINE LOOKING HOPI KATSINA DOLL, IN GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION FOR AGE. A WELL CARVED / PAINTED NATIVE AMERICAN COTTONWOOD KATSINA CARVING - EXPECTED WEAR FOR AGE TO PAINT/FEATHERS. NO BREAKS OR LOSS TO BODY/LIMBS, TIP OF ONE HORN MISSING, ITEM IN LEFT HAND MISSING, OTHERWISE JUST DIRTY DUE TO BEING ON DISPLAY AS A WALL HANGER / ETHNOGRAPHIC USE IN HOGAN/HOME (SEE ALL PICS/ZOOM-IN)!THIS KACHINA IS APPROXIMATELY 14" TALL (NOT INCLUDING FEATHERS) AND 6 1/2" WIDE AT FISTS. SHIPPING WILL BE APPROXIMATELY $17.50- $22.50 BOX VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL (larger box required for protection). The body is carved from a piece of the traditional Cottonwood - a tree that grows in washes and canyons where water is more consistent. This Kachina has all original accouterments and paints. Expertly carved and painted by a master Hopi Kachina carver/maker- Hopituh Shimunuh / Hopi People - !!! >>><<<!!!XXXXXX!!!>>>>><<<< HERE IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF AN OLDER AND TRADITIONAL HOPI WAKAS OR COW KACHINA! THIS IS A POPKOT, OR ANIMAL KACHINA/KATSINA. The Wakas'katsina is the Cow Kachina. He first appeared in the Hopi pantheon of Katsinas around 1900 and has appeared regularly since then. He represents an animal spirit messenger to the Rain gods. The songs and dance movements are prayers for rain, and are symbolic of animals' self-sacrifice in supplying food to sustain life. <<<!!!XXXXXX!!!>>><<Why pay inflated prices at galleries, or form art dealers in places like Santa Fe when you can get great deals for authentic Hopi Kachinas here on ebay???? LOW START OF ONLY $45.00 FOR A RARE, AUTHENTIC AND OLD HOPI KACHINA - THIS IS A LARGER KACHINA, STANDS ON OWN BUT IS AN ORIGINAL WALL HANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Excellent condition for age and a true Collector's Item!!!! Guaranteed authentic c1945 HOPI Kachina.SEE THE OTHER KACHINAS I AM LISTING NOW or SOON - I WILL BE SELLING SEVERAL MORE!Please feel free to contact me with questions, to request additional pictures, or to add comments about this item.If you are worried about the economy now is the time to buy Native American Arts/Crafts - a better investment then the stock market, you can buy low now, and these items always appreciate with time!!!PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT PAYMENT OPTIONS besides Pay Pal! PLEASE WAIT FOR MY SPECIFIC EBAY INVOICE from "JB" BEFORE PAYING (Ins. & Delivery Confirmation MAY need to be added to invoice) Five business days until I ship - usually Saturdays. THANKS and Good Luck!!!<<<<<>>>>><<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>!!!!!!++++++++++++++++++++!!!!!!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>><<<>>>><<<
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