Large KACHINA Hemis. Hopi, Arizona, USA. Circa 1930. - Lot 19

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Large KACHINA Hemis. Hopi, Arizona, USA. Circa 1930. - Lot 19
Large KACHINA Hemis. Hopi, Arizona, USA. Circa 1930. Cottonwood, feathers and pigments. The mask is adorned with a blue tabletta decorated with "phallic" motifs representing ears of corn. Feathers adorn the pyramidal staircase, symbolizing rain-bearing clouds. Rainbow above the head. Mask divided in the middle by a black band with three white circles (corn kernels). Black bust with white diagonal scarf, white kilt and belt with rain prayer motifs. He appears at the Niman ceremony marking the departure of the Kachina spirits. He dances in two parallel lines with the female Mana Kachinas. Height: 31 cm Glued to the tabletta, broken right foot, restorations and missing left foot. Provenance: Former Paul Rivet collection, former Louis Girault collection
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