Lot Essay
The Urchicimu kachina is part of the Katsina dance order, and more specifically the Soyohin dance.
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A HOPI POLYCHROME COTTONWOOD KACHINA DOLL
Possibly representing Urchicimu, standing on straight legs, with articulated arms, case mask painted with white and red stripe down the center, white eyes, animal paws on the cheeks, carved snout, trace of white pigment on the torso, wearing wool skirt with sash and a shawl detailed with red thread
4in. (11.5cm.) long
Possibly representing Urchicimu, standing on straight legs, with articulated arms, case mask painted with white and red stripe down the center, white eyes, animal paws on the cheeks, carved snout, trace of white pigment on the torso, wearing wool skirt with sash and a shawl detailed with red thread
4in. (11.5cm.) long