A HOPI COTTONWOOD KACHINA DOLL
A HOPI COTTONWOOD KACHINA DOLL

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A HOPI COTTONWOOD KACHINA DOLL
possibly representing Kahaila Kachin' Mana, or Turtle Kachina Maiden, carved with large semi-circular feet and separate, upraised forearms, wearing traditional black dress and colorful manta and sash, face mask with small nose and mouth, a verticle red line painted on each cheek, long bangs obscuring the eyes and large bun in the back, surmounted by stepped tableta decorated with a central cloud symbol flanked by blossoms, string and feather attachments
Height: 11 in. (27.7 cm.)

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