Vintage Hopi Native American Wukoqala “Big Forehead” Kachina Doll

Description

For sale is a Vintage Hopi Native American Wukoqala “Big Forehead” Kachina doll.
Handmade with great care; the details are quite breath-taking.
He formerly appeared in the Mixed Kachina Dances and urged the boys of the village to be good hunters.
Tags on the underside of the base identify this as such; also states “last seen about 1926”.
Some of the writing on the tag is intelligible.
PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW DIMENSIONS so that your expectations meet what is being sold.
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This item has been given to me for sale by the family of the person who owned it.
He passed away, so I cannot give more details on provenance.
This person had numerous kachinas and others will soon be at auction.
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Underside of base contains handwritten information.
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Age is believed to be vintage 60s/70s
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Measures approximately 17”H; 8.5” wide from arm to arm; base is approximately 7 diameter.
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Beautifully made from wood with feather, leather, and fur accents.
It shows dust from storage, but I don’t see any major flaws such as chips/cracks/evidence of repair.
Shipping to US locations via USPS Ground Advantage; no international shipping, sorry.  Returns accepted.  Please email with any issues so that I can make it right for you.  Will combine shipping whenever possible and practical.