Native American Hopi Carved Sunface Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Sunface Katsina Doll by Thomas Fredericks

Sunface (Tawa) Katsina represents the spirit of the sun. This leader of ceremonies brings warmth, shelter for the old, a bright future, and playfulness for the young and is considered one of the more powerful Katsinam because the Sun is thought to be the brightest and largest of all the stars and essential to life and growth. This is a wonderful piece by Tom. The Sunface is carrying a basket of corn meal. At her feet are bird tracks, flowers, corn, lightning and the four directions. The colors are bright and yet soft, this little carving will bring a smile to your face.