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Lot of 2 Kachina Dolls

lot 

39

Estimate:

$

150

-

300

06. Aug. 2025  -  Lusher Annual Premier Auction

Santa Fe:

1616 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM

Online bidding:

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Lot

39

Lot of 2 Kachina Dolls

1) Depicting a Hopi Tunei-nili, or "Small River Katsina" doll, made from carved cottonwood root, polychrome painted, featuring a yellow beak and feathers atop the head. He appears at summer katsina dances. 15" 2) A Hopi Hemis Katsina doll, featuring a blue case mask and a stacked tableta with cloud symbols, wearing a traditional kilt. The Hemis katsina is usually selected as the principal character in the Niman Katsina dance 16"

Estimate:

$

150

-

300

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1) Depicting a Hopi Tunei-nili, or "Small River Katsina" doll, made from carved cottonwood root, polychrome painted, featuring a yellow beak and feathers atop the head. He appears at summer katsina dances. 15" 2) A Hopi Hemis Katsina doll, featuring a blue case mask and a stacked tableta with cloud symbols, wearing a traditional kilt. The Hemis katsina is usually selected as the principal character in the Niman Katsina dance 16"
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