Signed Spencer 1978 Original Hopi Kachina Painting - Native American Indian Art
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| Management number | 29890522 | Release Date | 2025/12/21 | List Price | $177.00 | Model Number | 29890522 | ||
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This original painting by Hopi artist Spencer is in great vintage condition. The measurements are 25" x 21 1/2" x 1" including the frame.
About this Artwork:
Among the Puebloan nations of the southwest United States, the Hopi people of Arizona and New Mexico are known for their katsina (also spelled kachina) dolls, given to children to help them recognize the spirits that will protect and benefit the Hopi people. These dolls represent masked dancers who have assumed the form of spirits and gods, dancing at ceremonies from the winter solstice (December) to just after the summer solstice (July). The ceremonies especially focus on the planting season and ensuring a fruitful crop. The katsina dancers perform important religious and social roles in purifying the village, policing Hopi behavior, and in some cases entertaining the audience. They are also used in adult initiation ceremonies for boys.
Hopi society is infused with religion, in which the katsinam play a major role during ha
| Category | Arts & Crafts > Native American Arts & Crafts |
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| Condition | Good |
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