Lot Essay
The doll probably represents Tasap (see Wright, 1994, p. 127, no. 167; p. 128, no. 168 and Launiel-Le Françôis et al, 1992, p. 279).
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A HOPI COTTONWOOD KACHINA DOLL
Wearing white painted kilt with faded black border, vertical sash painted on one side with red and black geometric motifs, the chest, legs and arms with pink coloration, face with large snout extending downwards, slit eyes, black painted pattern on face and back of head painted black, red yarn for hair surmounted by brown and red feathers
12½in. (31.8cm.) high with feathers
Wearing white painted kilt with faded black border, vertical sash painted on one side with red and black geometric motifs, the chest, legs and arms with pink coloration, face with large snout extending downwards, slit eyes, black painted pattern on face and back of head painted black, red yarn for hair surmounted by brown and red feathers
12½in. (31.8cm.) high with feathers