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A HOPI COTTONWOOD KACHINA DOLL
puchtihu, representing Ho-o-te, the flattened cylindrical body with classic red stripes and angular arms painted in blue and yellow pigments, surmounted by a black case mask, with protruding snout, large pop eyes, and a star and crescent moon painted on the cheeks, large curving horns inset on the sides and a small wood implement attached at top, trimmed with red wool trade cloth; metal stand
Height: 9¾ in. (24.3 cm.)
puchtihu, representing Ho-o-te, the flattened cylindrical body with classic red stripes and angular arms painted in blue and yellow pigments, surmounted by a black case mask, with protruding snout, large pop eyes, and a star and crescent moon painted on the cheeks, large curving horns inset on the sides and a small wood implement attached at top, trimmed with red wool trade cloth; metal stand
Height: 9¾ in. (24.3 cm.)
Provenance
Sotheby's December 4, 1997, lot 45