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Beautifully carved and painted wooden kachina dolls represent the many spirits and dancers in Southwest Indian Hopi ceremonies that appeal to higher forces for rain, fertile crops, and the goodness of life. Learn the identities of 275 kachinas made by important contemporary Hopi artists and on the market today. There are numerous examples of the most popular Kachinas, such as Crow Mother, Eagles, Clowns, and Maidens. Arranged alphabetically for easy reference by collectors, artists, and historians, the descriptive text and 545 spectacular color photographs present the Hopi and English names, artist identity, and images you need to accurately identify Kachinas. The current market is reflected in value ranges in the captions. AUTHOR: Nancy N. Schiffer has been a collector of Hopi Kachina dolls for over twenty years. Her interests in Native American life and arts has led to her other books on Southwest jewelry and textiles.Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, Ltd
ISBN-139780764318481
eBay Product ID (ePID)90067422
Product Key Features
Book TitleContemporary Hi Kachina Dolls
AuthorNancy Schiffer
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
Number of Pages208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height216mm
Item Width279mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorNancy Schiffer
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States