Hopi Katsina / Kachina Doll \"Crow Bride\" Hand Carved ALVIN JAMES MAKYA 1972

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Hopi Katsina / Kachina Doll \"Crow Bride\" Hand Carved ALVIN JAMES MAKYA 1972:
$300.00

[zipedit]VINTAGE HOPI HAND-CARVED HANO MANA KACHINA by Award-Winning, Master Carver, Alvin James Sr. Makya A highly collectible katsina forthe Discriminating Collector!

Offered here is a Handmade Authentic Hopi Indian Kachina Doll by Award Winning Master CarverAlvin James Sr. Makya.Alvin James Makyabrought many important contributions to the development of Hopicarving. He made the leap from traditional Katsinasto ‘Action Figures’ to fine art wooden sculptures. He also developed new techniques and tried new materials. He recalled: ‘I think I was one of the first ones that tried sculpture and also the technique of painting the dolls with small strokes, making it look like the Kachinasthemselves and letting some of the flesh show. Now everybody does that. I also used acrylic paints instead of flat paints.’

“Alvin hand-carved feathers, rather than using real feathers. He was one of the first to try basswood, a heavy, imported wood that comes in big chunks. In contrast with cottonwood root, basswood allows for finer detailed carving. Some of the most refined dolls have taken up to three years to complete, while working on other smaller dolls that can be finished more quickly.

“Alvin James Makya and Wilfred Tewawina are credited as the originators of a style of Katsinas called ‘realistic sculptures.’ Clara Lee Tanner popularized Alvin’s contributions in Ray Manley’sHopi Kachinasbook. By 1977, Alvin’s carvings were valued higher than any other carver at the annual Hopi Show.”Schaaf 2008:199

This carving of a HopiCrow Brideis dated May 1972, the beginning of the carver’s acceptance by collectors as one of the finest carvers on the reservation. The body is well proportioned and finished to a smooth surface. Around the Bride’s neck is a fur collar. They hands are outstretched and hold a bowl offering. A traditional dress, boots, cape, and feathered headdress complete the piece.

Measures 11 inches from bottom of base to tip ofheaddress. Base measures 3 x 3.25 inches.

Small chip on right black feather tip as pictured.

The doll is signed and dated on the underside.

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Hopi Katsina / Kachina Doll \"Crow Bride\" Hand Carved ALVIN JAMES MAKYA 1972:
$300.00

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