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Lot 1017

Group of Eight Kachina Dolls

Sold June 27, 2025

Price realized
$130
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Estimated Value: $350-475

Title: Group of eight Kachina Dolls

Origin: Native American tribes in Arizona, United States

Medium: Kachina dolls are traditionally made from the roots of the cottonwood tree. The cottonwood root is preferred because it’s easy to carve and durable. Some details, like neck ruffs, may be made from Douglas fir, and they are often decorated with mineral pigments, feathers, and embroidered or appliquéd clothing. 

Dimensions: The largest measures 5×6.25×21.5 in. 

Condition: The largest Kachina has a its arm broken off and a broken off wooden feather on its head. One of the smaller kachinas also has its hands broken off, and another doll has its weapon broken off its hand. 

Additional Information: Includes a larger Kachina doll with a broken arm, it has a beak and human-like body painted gray with weather accents. Its signed on the bottom, “Owl Rose Laneman.”

Incudes two other figures on wooden bases and have shell accents, leather/suede attachments and appear to dance. Both are signed on the bottom. 

Also includes a wooden carved figure with an orange and white painted body and an expressive painted black face. It is not signed on the bottom and has suede attachments on its back. 

And includes a carved Kachina doll of a woman with a watermelon, with painted and carved details. The bottom has written “Yellow Corn Maiden Richard Gormant 1st Mesa, Polacca, AZ Coyote Clan.”

And includes three other dolls that are painted and carved out of wood with feather or shell attachments. They have ani-morphic features. Two are signed on the bottom, one is not. 

These dolls are typically carved representations of supernatural beings who are believed to be messengers between the Hopi people and their deities. They are also used in ceremonies to connect with these spirits and ensure rain, prosperity, and good fortune. 

Lot details

Lot
1017
Closed
June 27, 2025
Sold $130
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