Native American Hopi Carved Laguna Gambler Katsina Doll--Vintage

Description

1970s Native American Hopi Carved Laguna Gambler Katsina Doll by N. Poleahla

This Katsina originates from either Laguna or Santo Domingo Pueblo. He appears in summer and night dances. He carries rings in one hand and a stick in the other. He throws the rings in the air one at a time and tries to catch them on his stick. If/when he gets all his rings on the stick, he can go home. This is the gamble. His mask can appear with stripes, like the Tobacco Flower, or with a butterfly.