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Katsina doll
Arizona
Sikyahote Katsina – Yellow Ahote Katsina doll
Hopi
Mid 20th century
Carved wood (cottonwood), pigments, leather
Height: 7 ¾ in. – 19.5 cm
Provenance
Ex collection Harriet & Seymour Koenig, USA
Ex collection Galerie Flak, Paris
Ex collection Didier Robin, Paris
Yellow Ahote Katsina doll 19.5 cm / Galerie Flak
Price on request
Ahote Katsina is considered particularly beneficial by the Hopi. He is said to bring good fortune to the members of the kiva and to the entire village.
There are several colors for the dance costume of Ahotes (blue, white, green, or as here, yellow). Yellow Ahote Katsina is more specifically named Sikyahote. He participates in ritual dances composed solely of A'hote (Line Dances) or in group dances (Mixed Dances).
There are several colors for the dance costume of Ahotes (blue, white, green, or as here, yellow). Yellow Ahote Katsina is more specifically named Sikyahote. He participates in ritual dances composed solely of A'hote (Line Dances) or in group dances (Mixed Dances).
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