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Inlaid Turquoise Sterling Silver Wolf Spirit Kachina Doll

Details:
11 1/4" tall, including sterling silver base, 5" wide
5.50+ pounds of sterling silver and turquoise

This is an incredible work of art! This is a true one-of-a-kind piece.

This Spirit Wolf Kachina doll is made entirely from beautifully hand-sculpted sterling silver, from head to toe. Every piece has been hand-made; each part of the human body is articulated in full detail. This Spirit Wolf Kachina is wearing sterling silver garments that feature genuine pieces of turquoise, coral, jet, lapis, and Mother of Pearl. Each of these gorgeous gemstones came from the earth and has been hand-cut and inlaid with precision into traditional, dazzling, designs. This is some of the best inlay work we've ever seen. The mask, the sterling silver war hammer, the sterling silver gun, and garments are all distinct and separate master works of hand- fabricated art and can be removed from the doll allowing it to be displayed in a variety of different ways. It stands on a Sterling Silver base with tightly inlaid turquoise patterns. It is labeled ‘Wolf Spirit.’ Don't let this opportunity pass you by! It's truly amazing!

“Hopi children believe in kachinas just as our children believe in Santa Claus. In a kachina ceremony, the children are not supposed to recognize their fathers, uncles, or parents' friends who are disguised by masks and elaborate costumes. As Santa Claus comes at a certain season, bearing gifts to the children, so certain kachinas bring to the children kachina dolls, miniature bows and arrows, sweets, fruits, and other food. Hopi children enjoy a whole series of Christmas delights during the period from late December to July." (Colton, 5) Colton, Harold S. Hopi Kachina Dolls with a Key to their Identification, University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, 1959.

SKU	0247-KD
Weight	9.0 lb
Qty

Price $4,500.00