Hopi Kachina Dolls – 1930’s and Earlier
Hahai I Wuhti Flat Kachina Mother – circa 1930’s
This is a beautiful flat crib doll measuring a little over 5 1/4 Inches. Hahai I Wuhti is a Katsina Mother with a number of functions. She is the mother of all katsinas and is the principle actor in the Water Serpent Ceremony. She is a very energetic talkative being. In this flat style, this katsina doll would be presented to a baby in its first year by a katsina during a dance. I believe this doll to date to pre-1940.
Kahaila Kachina (Mad Kachina) (1930’s)
This 7 inch doll, not including the feathers or more recently added 1 1/2 inch base, is a Kahaila sometimes called Mad Kachina. From the 1930’s it was borrowed from one of the eastern pueblos along the Rio Grande in NM. Rarely carved. A fine doll with great patina.
Koo‘aaktsina – early 1900’s
This little guy is just over 7 inches and in excellent condition with everything hand-tied with ears made of home-spun cotton yarn. He has the original string hanging around his neck.
Navan Kachina – Velvet Shirt (1930‘s – 40’s)
I love this particular Kachina. I believe it’s from the late 30’s early 40’s. It stands 7 1/4 inches to the tip of his mask from the base he stands on. Add another inch for the feathers. This doll is extremely well carved showing plenty of detail. It is painted very well and the patina is truly great adding a lots of appeal to this fine piece.
Polisiohemis Kachina – 1930’s
A great old doll that is just over 12 inches tall with the tableta. It’s a rare doll in excellent condition for its age.
Qoia or Kau-a Kachina (circa 1920’s)
1920s Qoia or Kau-a Kachina using pigment and tempra paints, with feathers and old cotton string stands 9 inches tall not including the feathers. This is a really old school kind of kachina that represents a Navajo. He was a favorite at Hopi through the 40’s then they sort of stopped dancing it and stopped carving it. Then after a 60 year hiatus it reappeared at Hotevilla village about 10 years ago. Now they are a favorite again. The interesting thing about this kachina is that at some villages it’s songs are actually in the Navajo language not Hopi. There are probably 15 or so kinds of kachinas representing Navajos and the all sing in Hopi except this one. The marks above his mouth represents a rainbow and his ears are the falling rain.
Rugan The Rasp Kachina – 1920’s
Purchased from John Hill in Scottsdale AZ this is one great doll. Dating from the 1920’s it wears its age well. This six inch doll is mounted on a professional metal base. A great addition to my collection.
Sip-ikne – Zuni Warrior Kachina (1920’s)
This is a great 9 1/2 inch doll dated from around somewhere in 1910 to the 1920’s. Although this is considered one of the easiest dolls to carve, it’s really well done. The doll has great patina and wears it’s age very well.
Tasaf Kachina – (Circa 1930‘s 40’s)
This is a really well done 6 1/2 Inch Tasap Kachina from the 1930’s or 40’s. It has nice details in the armbands and wedding sash. It’s a cottonwood doll with a mix of tempra and pigment giving it great patina.
Tocha – (circa 1930)
This Tocha (Hummingbird) Kachina stands a little over 10 Inches in height.It’s a nice doll with a good repair to he right foot. The patina is very nice and the overall condition of the doll is great.
Umtoinaka – Thunder Boy Kachina (Circa 1920’s)
This old doll is 7 3/4 inches high.t is the Umtoinaka or “Making Thunder Boy” Kachina. The doll dates from the 1920’s and appears to of been carved by the same carver as the 1920’s Chipmunk (Kona)Kachina in this section. A very well done and preserved doll.
Zuni Kachina (1930‘s – 40’s)
This circa 1930’s – 40’s doll is 6 inches high. According to the Colton book “Hopi Kachina Dolls” he represents the spirit of the Zuni people, not a Zuni kachina.
