Trio of Kachinas

Origin: Arizona, USA
Culture: Zuni/Hopi
Materials: wood, pigments, kilt fabric, nails
Dating: first half of 20th century
Dimensions:
height 20 cm – 7.87”; 16 cm – 6.30”; 20 cm – 7.87”

Trio of small kachina dolls. The one on the right bears a flower-shaped symbol on the superstructure, while the zig-zag lines represent a Pueblo pictogram symbolising lightning. The doll on the left, on the other hand, has black and white horizontal stripes, characteristic of a Koshari or Hano Clown Kachina. This character, adopted by the Pueblos Tewa of New Mexico, serves as a reminder of inappropriate behaviour and to correct it through satire.

Both have movable arms, a typical feature of the Zuni style, while the doll in the centre has its arms attached to the body, a peculiarity of the Hopi tradition.

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