Mid 20th Century Tourist Cochina Dolls by Native Artists

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Two mid-century vintage Hopi-style Katsina (Kachina) dolls, paper-mache/canvas with what appears to be a grosso overlay and mounted on natural … Read more Two mid-century vintage Hopi-style Katsina (Kachina) dolls, paper-mache/canvas with what appears to be a grosso overlay and mounted on natural tree bark bases (likely Cottonwood Root.)

Left Figure: Heheya Katsina

Aesthetics: Clad in a simplified white tunic with a diagonal red-and-black sash and brown moccasins.

Face Mask: Features a white-painted face with an inverted red crescent arching over the eyes, a prominent nose, and subtle vertical line details typical of the Heheya Katsina character.

Regalia: Holds a small blue rhythmic rattle or staff in one hand, while the other arm is raised in a dynamic gesture. The head is adorned with natural fur or tufts of feathers.

Right Figure: Clown / Colorful Katsina

Aesthetics: Showcases a brightly painted geometric design consisting of pink, yellow, blue, and white segments wrapped around the body and limbs.

Face Mask: Features a solid blue face mask accented with a large red nose, bold circular yellow eyes, and prominent red yarn or fiber ears flanking the head.

Regalia: Draped with a woven patterned fabric sash on the side and wears solid blue calf-high moccasins.

These dolls, made and sold by the indigenous people of America's southwest, are indicative of the determination, and even entrepreneurial spirit of these amazing people. See less