Mudhead Kachina / Katsina

20th Century; Southwest United States A group of eight twined wicker tray basket plaques with various Kachina (Katsina) mask motifs, including Crow Mother, Butterfly Maiden, Mud Head, and Kokopelli M

White Buffalo William signature intelligible. Double Mudhead signed K. Yazzie. Kachina dolls are representations of the Katsina spirits. The carved figures are given as ceremonial gifts to young girls

Mudhead, Navajo County, by Wayne E. Katsina figures, also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved typically from cottonwood root by Hopi people to instruct young girls and new brides about the immo

PAINTED WOOD HOPI SQUASH KACHINA KATSINA FIGURE

"Bean" kachina, Hopi Pueblo, 1930's. Cottonwood. Imposing, well carved and painted, with good presence. Origin: Native American / American Indian / Southwest / Arizona. Dimensions: 11 in. tall x 5 in.

"Bow" Katsina, Hopi Pueblo. c. 1940's. Cottonwood Nicely proportioned, with side sash carved in relief. Carries articulated bow and rattle. Arms nailed to torso, apparently by maker and original. Orig

Native American, Southwestern United States, Hopi, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A notable kachina sculpture of 3 Koyemsi or "Mudheads" preforming their ceremonial antics in a tree. All are carved

For your consideration is this exceptional sterling silver Mudhead kachina set by the highly collectible, award winning Zuni artist Beverly Etsate. The set includes a cuff bracelet and a ring size 8.5

"Supai" kachina doll, Hopi Pueblo, mid-20th century. Cottonwood. Impressive size, well carved and painted. With horns, rattle, bow, side sash, belt and fox hide drop carved in relief. Legs are carved

Tall & stately mid-20th Century Kachina / Katsina doll, Hopi Pueblo. Carved from Cottonwood, with carved side sash and accurately painted moccasins. Leather straps across upper torso, Lizard painted o

"Palhik Mana" Kachina-style carving with elaborate tablita and carved simulation of classic Hopi turquoise mosaic earrings . The piece evinces an early Hopi aesthetic - however, its age and cultural a

Hopi Pueblo Cottonwood Kachina / Katsina doll. Doll wears Squash Blossom necklace with Naja (painted on), Rain Sash and Fox fur ruff (carved in relief).Origin: Native American / American Indian. Dimen

Acrobatic Kachina / Katsina pair, "Longhair" and "Snow Maiden," mid-20th Century, carved from a single piece of Cottonwood. Rare and charming image. Origin: Native American / American Indian / Southwe

Hopi pueblo "Zuni Spotted Corn" kachina doll, Cottonwood, detailed painting. The Hopi will dress as kachinas from other pueblos in their dances for a variety of reasons, including the sharing of a kac

"Horse" Kachina, Hopi Pueblo, c. 1940's. Cottonwood. Old tag indicates carving made at Hotevilla. Case mask color simulates early "spit green" mineral paint. Two facing horses, painted black & in prof

"Hihiyo" Katsina, Hopi Pueblo, 1940's. Carved from a light piece of Cottonwood. Hanging string is original, and paint-covered around the neck in traditional fashion. Origin: Native American / American

Hopi pueblo Kachina doll c. 1940's - 50's, Cottonwood, well-carved, with detailed painting on the bandolier, kilt, and rain sash. Ex. Harlan Collection, San Diego. Origin: Native American / American I

"Rattle" Kachina, Hopi Pueblo, 1950's. Cottonwood. Old Hopi Arts & Crafts, 2nd Mesa, Arizona tag with maker identified as, "Craft Worker: Isabelle Saufkie." Origin: Native American / American Indian /

"Spotted Corn" Katsina doll, Hopi Pueblo, c. 1940's. Cottonwood, carved in a style reminiscent of late 19th century examples. Origin: Native American / American Indian / Southwest. Dimensions: 6.5 in.

Stylized Hopi pueblo "Crow Mother" kachina doll, Cottonwood, with yarn ruff. From a Globe, Arizona collection assembled in the 1950's. Origin: Native American / American Indian / Southwest. Dimensions

Kachina-style figure carved and painted in a minimalist, seminal style. The piece evinces a very early Pueblo aesthetic - however, its age and cultural attribution are uncertain. It may well be recent

Native American, Southwestern United States, Hopi Pueblo, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A functional rattle in the form of the Mudhead kachina, also known as Koysemi, made from a dried gourd with

"Palhik Mana" kachina-style carving. The piece evinces an early Hopi aesthetic - however, its age and cultural attribution are uncertain. It may well be recent and non-Indian made, as reflected in the

"Rugan" (Harvester) Kachina doll, Hopi Pueblo, c. 1940's. Cottonwood. Carved with a sensibility reminiscent of earlier examples. Ex. Heard Museum Estate Collection. Origin: Native American / American