Lot Essay
The owner's records describe this as representing "Wukokala 'Big Forehead,' an Old Oraibi type."
Details
A HOPI COTTONWOOD KACHINA DOLL
Standing with bent arms at sides, wearing white kilt, with painted sash on side with red, yellow and black, the chest with gray and yellow against red, large protruding red nose and ears, black slit eyes, high forehead with geometric patterning surmounted by feathers, rope attachment at neck
10¼in. (26cm.) high with feathers
Standing with bent arms at sides, wearing white kilt, with painted sash on side with red, yellow and black, the chest with gray and yellow against red, large protruding red nose and ears, black slit eyes, high forehead with geometric patterning surmounted by feathers, rope attachment at neck
10¼in. (26cm.) high with feathers
Provenance
Acquired by present owner from William B. Sanborn in 1951.