Hopi Kachina Doll Mongkatsina Chief Signed D.Dewakuku Tewa Village

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We are offering this Uncle Nataska Kachina Doll.
In Hopi mythology Nataska (also Nata´aska and variants) is the uncle of … Read more We are offering this Uncle Nataska Kachina Doll.
In Hopi mythology Nataska (also Nata´aska and variants) is the uncle of the family of "ogre Katsinas" who guard Soyok Wuhti (Monster Woman), and who enforce good behavior among the children. Nataska is a Mongkatsina (a chief among the Katsinam). Base is signed: By: D.Dewakuku Tewa village Black Ogre. Hand painted and hand carved. You should take him home, he’s cute too! In excellent condition with one small repair to one of his matchstick style head pieces where it is attached. No serious damage.
Please note the following item specifics:
OVERALL SIZE IN INCHES: 8.25 high x 3.25 wide x 2.5 deep.
COLOR: Multi colors
YEAR:1960s
OVERALL CONDITION (SEE SCALE BELOW):
CONDITION:C8-Near mint
MATERIAL: Wood
Artist: D. Dewakuku

CONDITION GRADING SCALE: C10-New, never used. C9-Mint C8-Near mint C7-Excellent C6-Very good C5-Good C4-Fair
[FK26500000-2LBS-12x8x8]

TAGS:
Kachina Doll
Hopi Chief
Tewa Village
D Dewakuku signed
religious figure
guards women
teaches children
Hopi Mythology
Uncle Natsaska
black ogre family
hand carved
hand painted
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