late 20th century; 13.5" " H
by Steve Jensen
Hand carved from cottonwood root. Very nicely carved and painted. A quality work.
Blue Whipper, as recently as 2001 reappeared on 3rd Mesa in the Hopi town of Old Oraibi. The spirit figure has a similar appearance to the Hu Katsinas, except it has stepped bars instead of horns. All Hu Kachinas are powerful spiritual beings. They appear during Powamuya Ceremonies and initiation rites, usually in the month of February. They help initiate the Hopi children ages 10 to 15 and they are often accompanied by the uncles of the youths in the age range to become indoctrinated into the Katsina beliefs.
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.
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