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Wood Carved Kachina - Yellow Corn Maiden - M. Kelsey

$ 65.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Tribal Affiliation: Laguna Pueblo
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Artisan: M. Kelsey
  • Condition: Good condition
  • Origin: Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

    Description

    Yellow Corn Maiden Kachina (Katsina) by M. Kelsey, Laguna.
    Measures 11.5" tall x 2" wide. Base approx. 3.5".
    The carving and painting on this Kachina are impressive.
    The Corn Maiden Kachina appears at Soyal ceremony and marks the beginning of Kachina season by marking the openings to the kivas with cornmeal. Her presence is a prayer for corn.
    This Kachina is in good condition with no notable damage.