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Vintage Hopi Sunface Kachina Doll - Mid-Century Tawa Katsina Cottonwood Carving - Native American Southwestern Folk Art 1960s
This is a vintage, hand-carved Hopi Sunface (Tawa) Kachina doll featuring traditional mid-century flat-style block carving. It features an elaborately detailed radiating headdress ruff, a beautifully painted turquoise face, a traditional multi-color cape with drip details on the back, and hand-wrapped twine ankle details. Carved from traditional cottonwood root, this piece captures the classic aesthetic of older Southwestern Pueblo folk art. The bottom of the feet are unsigned, typical of many utilitarian or earlier market carvings from this specific era.
Condition Report (As-Is / Read Carefully)
This piece is being sold as a historic study or rustic display piece due to the following condition points:
- Left Arm Damage: The left wing/arm assembly has a significant split and a portion of the carved wood is completely missing (see back photo).
- Surface Wear: Light paint scuffs, natural wood grain parting, and minor fading consistent with a 50+ year old vintage item.
Please review all photos carefully before purchasing to assess the structural condition. It remains a beautiful piece of authentic Southwestern history perfect for a collector who appreciates honest, aged character.
