Hopi Sunface Kachina
Tribe: Hopi
Regular price
$400
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Sale price
$400
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Item #HK02045
Hand-carved from cottonwood root and hand painted by Hopi artist Leander Tenakhongva, this Sunface (Dawa) Kachina represents the spirit of the sun, an important source of life, warmth, and the seasonal cycles that sustain the Hopi people.
Old-style Kachinas are traditionally made for hanging, and this carving includes a loop on the back for wall display.
12” Doll Height, 14.5” Overall Height
- Era
- Contemporary
About the artist
Leander was born August 25, 1977 into the Roadrunner and Greasewood Clan. He was born and still resides in Hotevilla, Arizona. His Hopi name is Qoyungnuptu, which means “Break of Dawn” and comes from...
See all pieces by Leander Tenakhongva →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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