Hopi Kachina Doll "Ye Hoho / Tsekok Yenu Roast Corn Throwing Boy" Watson Namoki

Description

This listing is for a Hopi Kachina Doll  "Ye Hoho / Tsekok Yenu - Roast Corn Throwing Boy" - Carver Watson Namoki.   The description that came with the carving reads as follows:
"Ye Hoho / Tsekok Yenu Roast Corn Throwing Boy" He is a prayer for a bountiful corn harvest.  He can be a dancer or a runner Kachina.  Carved by Hopi Artist Watson Namoki.
The Hopi tribe is a sovereign nation located in North Eastern Arizona.  The Hopi are widely known for their
spirituality
and beliefs routed in Animism.  They believe in  powerful ancestral spirits or deities called Kachinas.
When I bought my home here in Henderson Nevada I wanted to decorate with Southwest style furniture and decorations.  I found a company out of Flagstaff Arizona who held traveling shows featuring a very large amount of rugs and weaving's, pottery, jewelry and many other tribal items from many Reservations all over the United States.  I didn't know anything about Kachina Dolls but was intrigued by them.  I bought several about 18 years ago and now that I have gotten much older it is time to let someone else enjoy them as I have over the years.  I have or will have other Kachina Dolls listed here on E-Bay.  You can view them by clicking on Sellers Store.
This Kachina measures approximately 10 inches tall with the base and the doll measures approximately 9  inches tall.  The base measures approximately 4 inches across.
This doll had an appraised value of 0.00 18 years ago.  I have it listed significantly lower.  I was told some time ago that the value of these Kachina dolls can increase in value as the carver achieves more notoriety by winning more awards at competition events.  I don't know if this is true but it does make sense.
Thanks for looking and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sorry,  I no longer ship internationally.