Broadface Kachina Doll 16 " Signed By Navajo Artist In Mexico
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:4696616 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Tribal Affiliation: Navajo | Artisan: Theodore Bryan |
| Featured Refinements: Navajo Doll | Origin: Southwest |
Broadface Kachina Doll17" Signed Handmade by Navajo Artist in New MexicoThe Broad-Faced or Wuyak-kuita Kachina is a guard Kachina. In every ceremony, he helps the other guards prevent any transgression on the path of the Kachinas. He is not a guard in the Powamu Ceremony on First Mesa. He accompanies the Soyoko and helps her in all her activities. The Broad Face carries yucca whips and moves in an intimidating manner. He is the one who moves toward the clowns and terrifies them. On Thi...rd Mesa, He is the Kachina who guards the kivas to keep He Wuhti from getting too close during the Palolokong Ceremony.This Kachina is 17 inchestall and is carrying yucca sticks and feathers. His leather costume is beautifully detailedwith a hand painted image of the Pueblo against an ivory background. Wood horns adorn his head and is topped with fur white rabbit fur. Shoulders and chest are of white rabbit fur.This figure is carved from wood and is hand painted. See all the photos for the beautiful details of this Kachina.The bottom of the piece is signed by Navajo artisan Theodore Bryan of New Mexico.This is a new item and has been stored in a smoke-free studio. It ships in a box from New Mexico to U.S. addresses only.Desert Dreams Trading is committed to providing quality products and making happy customers! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any problems or concerns with your purchase.
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