Vintage Hopi Aholi Kachina Doll by Willis Kewanwytewa 0163

Vintage Hopi Aholi Kachina Doll

This Vintage Hopi Aholi Kachina Doll by Willis Kewanwytewa depicts The Chief's Lieutenant. He appears at the Bean Dance and accompanies Eototo (Kachina Chief), both of whose tasks are to bring rain. The hand carved and painted cottonwood features details that include a fox pelt on his sash, and a high, conical mask with tufts of hair for ears. He wears a blanket that symbolizes the Germ God with a rain border. He is trimmed with feathers, craft hair, yarn and fur. He carries a staff and a water jug for the plumed serpent. He's 15" tall and 6" at the widest, he's identified and dated (1984) underneath. In very good, used condition. A wonderful collectible from every angle, this Vintage Hopi Aholi Kachina Doll is one of kind!

Willis (1924- ) was born in Oraibi to the Short Corn Clan and has been carving since the 1940's. He learned from his father, Jimmy K and his style is similar. He is referenced in Schaaf's "Hopi Katsina: 1600 Artist Biographies".

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