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Two Navajo Kachinas

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Native Americana Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Two Navajo Kachinas
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1) Sun Dancer Katsina (formally called Kachina) or Sun Shield Kachina is a striking figure. He carries a spruce tree in his left hand while he holds a bell in his right. Another version appears as in a Mixed Dance with his left hand wrapped around a flute. He wears a magnificent headdress of feathers that encircle his colorful, round masked face. The mask has a blue bottom half with the top half of the mask is vertically split in orange and yellow halves. The black triangular mouth stands out and these same colors are repeated throughout the figure’s costume. As he dances, his white kilt-like garment moves in rhythm. He is highly revered according to Sun Kachina Doll Facts because he is attributed with the Earth’s creation. Wood with leather, feathers, shells, bells. 27" h x 9" w. Signed by Hubert Sloan. 2) Hoop Dancer, decorated with buckskin leather, feathers, and fur and shells. The Hoop Dancer amuses and amazes his audience as he dances with his magical circular rings that represent the circle of life. This Hoop Dancer Katsina is 16" tall (including the base) and 11" wide. Signed by the Navajo artist. Benally. City: State: Arizona/New Mexico Date: 1980's ID# 32479