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Hopi Kachina Doll Tawa the Sun God Kachina - Rudeford Poleahlala Sr Walpi 10 ¼"

$ 71.28

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Origin: Walpi Village (AZ)
  • Artisan: Rudeford Poleahlala Sr
  • Condition: Original owner & original condition as when purchased from artist. Judge for your self. Look at all the pictures which are part of this description.
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Tribal Affiliation: Hopi
  • Culture: Native American: US

    Description

    Hopi Kachina Doll Tawa the Sun God Kachina
    Hand carved in cottonwood root and hand painted -- all with fine detail
    About 10 ¼" tall with 3" at the base
    Based is by the Hopi artist - Rudeford Poleahla Sr and marked Hopi Sun God,
    Walpi Village and dated 8-2-00. Note Walpi Village, which is over 1100 years old
    is on First Mesa, AZ
    Tawa, in the Hopi mythology, is the Sun spirit. Tawa created the world from nothingness, as well as all of the original gods
    New mothers seek the blessing
    of Tawa for their newborn children by presenting them to the sun
    Purchased directly from the artist at that date and place
    Please look at all the pictured since they are part of the description of this kachina
    Sold by original owner - "as is" & "as pictured"
    Why selling? Seniors downsizing