Hopi Kachina / Katsina Broadface by Dwayne Poleyestewa

Description

Offered by
Antique American Indian Art,
LLC
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Hopi Kachina: Katsina
Broadface
by
Dwayne Poleyestewa
9" including base
Late 20th Century
Signed on base.
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root
Dwayne Philbert Poleyestewa
was born in Tuba City, Arizona on June 24, 1967. He has lived in Moencopi, a Hopi village which is part of Tuba City, all of his life. He learned to carve at a young age from his uncles.
The Broad Face Kachina i
s a guard Kachina. When they appear during processions or ceremonies they function as warriors. They surround and protect the more sacred Kachinas. They are sometimes called the Angry Kachina or Watching Kachina because of their roles.
Due to the fragile nature of kachina dolls, we do not guarantee they will not break during shipping. We do our best to pack them well, but due to their fragile nature and even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachina dolls, please keep this in mind.
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