Hopi Cow kachina
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$425.00
$425.00
per item
Hopi Cow kachina, ca. 1960s.
Made from cottonwood and pigment paints.
Cow Katsina (Wakas'katsina) is a male animal spirit messenger to the rain gods. His songs are prayers for plentiful animal life and are symbolic of their self-sacrifice as food supply to sustain life. Cow Katsinam appear in the Kiva night dances and during the Katsina day dances in the plaza. During the dance, spectators will remove juniper and/or feathers from this Katsina to place in their houses and corrals in hopes that their stock will increase. This Cow appears to be so happy he is smiling!
Great condition. Has a small crack at left elbow.
Has twine for hanging on a wall.
Measurements: 11 1/2" tall, approximately 6" wide, 5" deep.
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