Hopi Takawea Katsina, Rooster Kachina Doll c.1920s [SOLD]
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- Category: Traditional
- Origin: Hopi Pueblo, Hopituh Shi-nu-mu
- Medium: cottonwood, paint
- Size:
7-½” Height x 3-¼” Width x 2-¾” Depth - Item # C4910A SOLD
This exceptional Hopi Rooster (Takawea) Katsina doll dates to the 1920s. The Hopi people first acquired chickens around 1850, and the Rooster Katsina likely emerged as a result of this introduction within Hopi culture.
Distinguished by its squash blossom-shaped ears and beak, this katsina showcases the craftsmanship typical of the early 20th century. The long torso and short legs further align with katsina carving styles of the period. The original pigments remain intact, with no obvious replaced parts or repainting, preserving its authenticity and historical value. Over time, the white paint on the skirt has worn thin, likely from handling, as this is the natural place where one would grasp the doll when picking it up.
Condition: good condition
Provenance: This Hopi Takawea Katsina, Rooster Kachina Doll c.1920s is from a private collection.
Recommended Reading: KACHINAS A Hopi Artist's Documentary by Barton Wright
TAGS: Kachina – Katsina Doll, Hopi Pueblo
- Category: Traditional
- Origin: Hopi Pueblo, Hopituh Shi-nu-mu
- Medium: cottonwood, paint
- Size:
7-½” Height x 3-¼” Width x 2-¾” Depth - Item # C4910A SOLD
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