Native American, Southwestern United States, Arizona or New Mexico, Hopi Peoples, ca. 20th century CE. Inscribed "ONE WHO ENFOCES [sic] / L'WAIN" on base. A haunting wood kachina doll known as Soyoko or Soyok Wuti, the monster or ogre woman, a member of the Soyok or ogre kachinas who enforce good behavior among children. Skillfully carved, she is depicted traditionally here with long, straggling hair, glaring, annular eyes, and a wide mouth. Her body is enveloped in a blanket and skirt as she threateningly raises her right hand, displaying a whip. Size: 3.9" W x 12" H (9.9 cm x 30.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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Losses to whip and weapon in left hand. Otherwise, excellent with great pigments. Inscribed "ONE WHO ENFOCES [sic] / L'WAIN" on base.