Description: THIS AUCTION FEATURES AN EARLY COTTONWOOD ROOT HOPI KATSINA. IT WAS CARVED BY ONE OF THE EARLIEST HOPI CARVERS, WILSON TAWAQUAPTEWA OF ORIABI VILLAGE , AT THIRD MESA , ARIZONA. WILSON WAS KIKMONBWI (CHIEF) OF ORIABI VILLAGE. SINCE HE WAS A RELIGIOUS LEADER, HE FELT UNCOMFORTABLE SELLING AUTHENTIC KATSINA DOLLS TO TOURISTS, SO HE MADE SLIGHT CHANGES TO THE CARVINGS. TOURISTS WERE APPARENTLY UNAWARE OF THIS DECEPTION. THERE ARE SOME HAND SCRIBED LETTERS CARVED INTO THE BOTTOM OF THIS DOLL-CHECK PICTURES. THIS RARE KATSINA DOLL STANDS APPROX 6" TALL, AND HAS BEEN PRIVATELY HELD IN THE SAME FAMILY UNTIL NOW. THE ORIGINAL OWNER TAUGHT AT THE OLD INDIAN SCHOOL IN PHOENIX, YEARS AGO. THE DOLL RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL INFORMATIONAL PAPER TAG-SEE PICTURES AND READ BOTH SIDES.THIS IS A MARKET FRESH ESTATE PIECE THAT IS FULL OF HAND PAINTED DETAIL- PLEASE VIEW PICTURES FOR A FULL VISUAL DESCRIPTION. EMAIL WITH QUESTIONS. YOU DECIDE;ALL SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE INSURANCE We describe things to the best of our ability. Condition, is our opinion only; all pertinent questions should be asked prior to bidding / buying. Most items we sell are vintage and presumed to be 'used', unless otherwise stated. Normal wear and tear is to be expected. Please study all of the pictures carefully, as they are an integral part of the item's description.Thank you and Good Luck Bidding!
Price: 1499 USD
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-22T22:46:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: ORAIBI, THIRD MESA, ARIZONA
Provenance: HEIR TO ORIGINAL OWNER
ZUNI CARVER: WILSON TAWAQUAPTEWA, HOPI, 1920-1960
Artisan: WILSON TAWAQUAPTEWA
Tribal Affiliation: HOPI
PROVONANCE: ORIGINAL OWNER TAUGHT AT THE OLD PHOENIX INDIAN SCHOOL YEARS AGO
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Native American: US
