A HOPI POLYCHROME WOOD KACHINA DOLL

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A HOPI POLYCHROME WOOD KACHINA DOLL
Representing Hemis Kachina, standing on straight legs, carved arms bent at elbows, painted in red, yellow, white, black, blue and green, wearing a kilt with sash, moccasins and necklace, case mask half painted blue, the other red, surmounted by a tableta decorated with phallic and cloud symbols and terraced elements
12½in. (31.7cm.) high

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The Hemis Kachina is usually selected as the principal character in the Niman Kachina Dance or Home-Going Ceremony. "It is one of the most appropriate kachinas for this farewell as it is the first kachina to bring mature corn to the people, indicating that the crop is assured," (Wright, 1977, p. 88).

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