Sammie Walker Navajo Fancy Dancer Kachina
$160.00
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| Weight | 4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 20 in |
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Hopi katsina figures, also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by the Hopi people to teach and instruct their people about katsinas, the immortal beings or spirits that bring rain and fertility to crops, cure diseases, punish transgressions and control other aspects of the natural world and society, acting as messengers between humans and the spirit world.
The Hopi were the original Katsina Doll carvers, using a single piece of cottonwood root. The Navajo have often borrowed from many tribes and began carving their own style of kachina dolls, adding leather, feather, beads, and turquoise. These kachina dolls can be made from other sources of wood and are not intensely carved from one piece of wood such as the Hopi method. They can be several pieces of wood glued or pinned together. Therefore they can be made much more quickly and are usually less expensive than an original Hopi Katsina.
The Hopi tribes are the original Katsina carvers but the Navajo Kachina creativity and use of leather, feather, beads, and turquoise make for some beautiful art pieces as well and have a following of their own. Navajo Kachina dolls may not have the same tribal significance as the original Hopi Kachina dolls.
This Sammie Walker Navajo Fancy Dancer Kachina, also known as the Navajo Fancy Shawl Dancer Kachina, represents a female figure dressed in a vibrant and elaborate shawl and regalia. This kachina is known for its graceful and elegant dance movements, often symbolizing the beauty and strength of women within Navajo culture.
The Fancy Shawl Dancer is an important figure in Native American powwows and gatherings, where dancers perform in colorful regalia to honor their cultural traditions. The shawl worn by the Fancy Dancer is usually adorned with intricate designs and patterns, reflecting the artistic skills and craftsmanship of the Navajo people.
Navajo artists may create carved or crafted representations of the Fancy Dancer Kachina in various mediums such as wood, stone, or even as paintings and drawings. These artistic creations serve as both decorative pieces and cultural expressions, preserving the beauty and significance of Navajo traditions.
Artist: Sammie Walker, Navajo
Size: 16″  x  7″
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