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WHOLESALE LOT OF 2 OLD STYLE HOPI CRADLE DOLLS BY VINCENT SECKLETSTEWA
$ 23.76
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<<LOT OF 2 VERY NICE TRADITIONAL HOPI FLAT CRADLE DOLL KACHINAS
Up for auction at this time:
LOT OF 2 VERY NICE TRADITIONAL CRADLE DOLLS KACHINAS BY MASTER CARVER
VINCENT SECKLETSTEWA
From left to right:
Ai (racer kachina, approx. 7"), Poli (no English
equivalent, approx. 8"
)
Martin Dallas Jr, a well known Hopi carver from Moencopi said that Cradle Kachinas are given in 3 separate parts of
an infant's life. The first style is very simplified, small and flat. It is given to the baby soon after its birth. The
second style, given after a few months, is more complex, with the head and arms carved in bas relief. The third
style, given when the baby is almost a toddler, is almost fully formed, but still having a flat back. This process mimics
the baby's own growth and evolution. i have seen these different types, but this was the first time the reason behind
was explained to me.
,
These traditional kachinas are carved, painted and signed by famous carver Vincent Seckletstewa
with name of kachina, date, and Vincent's personal tribal symbol.
Vincent carved fine Kachinas with love in the traditional Hopi way until he passed away
a couple of years ago.
Asking .00 Or Best Offer
for both;
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Arizona residents pay 9.2% sales tax.
We ship the next business day
thank you for your consideration
