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- 210728-17 Hopi Buffalo Maiden or Mosairu Mana Kachina / Katsina Doll; 13"h by Alton Pashano
210728-17 Hopi Buffalo Maiden or Mosairu Mana Kachina / Katsina Doll; 13"h by Alton Pashano
Hopi Kachina / Katsina Doll; 13"h Buffalo Maiden by Alton Pashano; Late 20th Century; Hand Carved Cottonwood Root
Alton Pashano is a Hopi Kachina Carver. His incredible works often incorporate bright colors. Alton is a master carver from Hopi 2nd Mesa. He is a member of the Corn Clan. He has been carving Hopi Katsina dolls for over 25 years
Buffalo Maiden – The Buffalo Maiden or Mosairu Mana appears with Mosairu (Buffalo Kachina). She prays for more Buffaloes along with Mosairu. Like most maidens, the Buffalo maiden also asks for rain. It carries the sun on its back, which represents her presence in summer dances.
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.