Lot 407
Poleahala, John and Rudeford Sr. Butterfly, Water Maiden and Red Beard Kachina. The Kachina Dolls of today's art market are a bridge not only between the spiritual world and mortals but also between Hopis and non-Hopis. Each year Kachinas come, they walk upon the earth and they dance to bring life and renewal. When the Kachinas return to the spirit world at the end of the planting, they return with prayers of the Hopi that we might all continue on this earth for another round in the circle of life. Offered here from the Poleahalas are three exceptional Kachinas. The first is the tall Red Beard Kachina the spirit to bring rainfall. Standing 13" of cottonwood root by John Sr, carved in his traditional severe stance. The second and third are Water Maiden Kachina (13" tall), glorious in its headdress and eagle feathers in each hand, and a Butterfly Kachina (8" tall) both by Rudeford Sr. Both very well known for their fine work. Estimated Value $300 - 500
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