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- 210728-207 Zuni Kachina / Katsina Doll; 9 1/2" h Cow by S. Awelagtewa
210728-207 Zuni Kachina / Katsina Doll; 9 1/2" h Cow by S. Awelagtewa
Zuni Kachina / Katsina Doll; 9 1/2" h Cow by S. Awelagtewa
Late 20th Century; Hand Carved Cottonwood Root
Known as Wakas this kachina is a recent addition into the Hopi beginning about the early 1900s. The cow kachina dances to bring about an increase in cattle and its name is derived from the Spanish word for cows – vacas. During the dance, villagers sometimes take a feather from him to put into their homes and corrals so that it could increase their stock of cattle.
Due to the fragile nature of kachina dolls, we do not guarantee they will not break during shipping. We do our best to pack them well, but due to their fragile nature and even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachina dolls, please keep this in mind.