Vintage Ojo De Dios Hopi Hopk Dawa (Sun God) Signature Affixed

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Vintage Hand-Woven Hopi "Dawa" (Sun God) Ojo De Dios Mandala – Artist Signed

Bring a magnificent, vibrant burst of sacred … Read more Vintage Hand-Woven Hopi "Dawa" (Sun God) Ojo De Dios Mandala – Artist Signed

Bring a magnificent, vibrant burst of sacred Southwestern history and artistry into your home with this exceptional vintage Hopi tribal wall hanging. Masterfully hand-crafted using a complex structural frame of 24 wooden sticks, this large-scale Ojo de Dios (Eye of God) mandala serves as a traditional salute to Dawa, the revered Hopi Sun God.

The piece displays an incredible explosion of color, intricately wound and woven with layers of rich turquoise blues, fiery sunset oranges, sunny yellows, and balancing neutral tones. The center features a dimensional focal element accented with traditional green fringe representing growth and nature.

The centerpiece is an authentic representation of a Hopi Tawa (Sun) Katsina face, complete with traditional ceremonial features. The turquoise face color signifies the sky, while the thick black rectangular bar eyes and the tubular wooden mouth (or snout) are canonical features representing the Sun spirit. The crown features real natural downy feathers fanning outward, and the thick black-and-white twisted yarn rope framing the forehead mimics the ceremonial sacred hair wraps worn by Katsina dancers during seasonal plaza rituals. The surrounding fluffy green yarn ruff symbolizes moss, vegetation, and prosperous agricultural growth brought by the warmth of the sun.

Crucially for collectors, this authentic piece . the artist's signature affixed to the back, cementing its provenance as a genuine piece of Indigenous folk art. See less