Hopi Kachina Doll Statuette (No. 29743)

French collection of african art. Ethnic group: hopi country: arizona bringing to life the traditions of the hopi indian peoples of arizona, the katsinam (sing. Kachina ) carved objects, which are particularly decorative, are expressed during traditional dances accompanying the annual rain festivals. For the pueblo native american group (hopi, zuni, tewa village, acoma pueblo and laguna pueblo), the traditional kachinam dolls are educational tools offered to children at the end of ritual festivals. These statuettes, embodying a great diversity of spirits, represent the katchina dancers and the colors are associated with the cardinal points. Multi-colored matte patina, minor abrasions.