2 Kachina Dolls
2 Kachina Dolls
DESCRIPTION: 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 by Katsinam. Each gift represents a prayer wish for good health, growth, and fertility. Carvers fashion simpler dolls from several pieces fit together with tiny wooden peg. Each doll is painted and decorated to accurately depict important features of a specific Katsina. MEASUREMENTS: 5" to 7" wide x 14-3/4" to 15-3/4" high.
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2 Kachina Dolls
DESCRIPTION: 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 by Katsinam. Each gift represents a prayer wish for good health, growth, and fertility. Carvers fashion simpler dolls from several pieces fit together with tiny wooden peg. Each doll is painted and decorated to accurately depict important features of a specific Katsina. MEASUREMENTS: 5" to 7" wide x 14-3/4" to 15-3/4" high.
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