|
Kachina is 10-3/4" tall including 2-1/2" base, and 5" wide at widest points.
Every part of this Kachina is captured in this carving with a stunning amount of detail.
The Hototo or Badger Kachina can be seen in all Mesas on the Hopi Reservation. Mainly he is seen during the Bean and Mixed Kachina Dances at First and Second Mesa. He has many roles including guard, gift bearer, and warrior. The part he usually plays is to gather wood for the Kiva fires. He is named after the sound that the Kachina utters. Hototo can also be known as the Honan or Badger Kachina, depending on the village. Hototo plays many different roles in the Hopi culture and is an important part, as animals are teachers, advisors, and doctors to the Hopi people.
Lauren Honyouti and his brothers are amongst the best and most recognized carvers to date. Their style and carving skills are superior to most Kachina carvers. Lauren is a very popular carver. He is in almost all of the books about Hopi carvers. Lauren is classified as a highly skilled carver to collectors as well as carvers. He was taught by his father Clyde Honyouti and his brothers Brian and Ronald.
This Kachina Doll is made of cottonwood root. It measures approximately 10-3/4" tall including 2-1/2" base and is 5" wide at its widest points. Kachina is signed on the bottom of the base "L. HONYOUTI". If you would like to see a picture of the signature on the bottom of the base or more pictures of the doll please let us know. SILVERTRIBE IS PROUD TO BRING YOU ANOTHER AMAZING HOPI KACHINA DOLL!!!!!! DOLLS LIKE THIS ONE, ARE THE REASON WE ARE THE #1 NATIVE AMERICAN ART SELLER!
SILVERTRIBE BUYS DIRECT AND GUARANTEE'S AUTHENTICITY ON ALL OF OUR KACHINA'S.
 | 
