Hopi Kachina Doll - The Ogre Woman Kachina by Martin Dallas - Gorgeous!

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Presented today is this lovely Hopi Kachina doll, depicting the  Soyuk Wuhti, the Monster Woman. This fierce and aggressive ogre appears with her sons and terrifies bad children. She threatens to pitch them into her basket and take them off and eat them. Only their mothers' fervent pleas save them. This beautifully dramatic example, standing 5 and a half inches tall, was carved by the talented and respected carver, Martin Dallas, of Moencopi. Martin carves with a with a sensitive vitality, and his work is always reverent and sincere.  This doll is an excellent example of his work, and would look great in any Kachina doll collection, and both from the standpoint of subject matter and remarkable appearance, it would definitely call attention to itself. i am very proud to represent the work of this talented artist, and to offer his artwork to all of you, my friends. Buy with complete confidence, because as you all know, if the buyer is unsatisfied for ANY reason, i will immediately return the full purchase price, shipping included. Many Thanks for your kind consideration, and Congratulations in advance to the lucky buyer. Best Regards, Rich