Hopi Cottonwood Hakto Katsina Doll [SOLD]

Hakto is a Hopi Katsina imported from Zuni Pueblo during the last 100 years. At Zuni, he is known as Yamuhakto and he always accompanies the Salako Katsinas. At Hopi, he appears only with the Sio Salako Katsinas. It is appropriate that this Katsina imported from Zuni Pueblo only accompany the Sio Salako Katsinas at Hopi because the Sio Salako also were imported from Zuni Pueblo. The Zuni name refers to "carrying wood on his head." The pair of marks on the side of the head is referred to as perspiration marks.

Condition: It appears that this carving dates from pre-World War II era and it is still in excellent condition. Some paint has abraded off but the carving is whole.

Provenance: ex. coll. New York City Indian arts collector.

Recommended Reading: Kachinas a Hopi Artist's Documentary by Barton Wright