Vintage Carved Hopi Kachina Blue Corn Maiden Signed Kevin Horrace Quannie

Description

This collectible item is a vintage carved Hopi Kachina Butterfly Girl, handmade by artisan Kevin Horace Quannie in 1999. The Kachina represents the Hopi culture of Native American tribes and features intricate details. The doll is signed by the artist and is a great addition to any collection.
The piece is made of cottonwood and decorated with traditional colors. It measures 12.5” tall and is in exceptional condition.
Kevin Horace Quannie, member of the Water and Corn Clan on his Hopi side, and Salt Clan on his Navajo side, was born in 1960. He is a Hopi/Navajo contemporary artist and has been a carver of Kachina sculptures since 1980. Living in Kykotsmovi, on the Hopi reservation, Kevin's occupation as a tribal ranger required long hours with little pay. It was during this time while managing a small family art gallery that he took an interest in Hopi art. Katsina doll carving became a serious occupation for him with much of his inspiration credited from notable Katsina doll carvers such as Neil David, Sr. and Lowell Talashoma, Sr.
Seller Note: located on shelf B