Eototo Kachina Number of Strands_8 and earth tones

and earth tones

ostrich farms in the Phoenix area along the Salt and Gila Rivers produced the beautiful feathered plumes that women wore on their fancy hats

including a Grandmother Kachina (Hahai’i-Wuhti)

A fine example of mid-20th century Navajo craftsmanship

The composition is accented with applied silver beads and a central wire division

Eototo Kachina Number of Strands_8 and earth tonesHand Carved and Painted Hopi Eototo Kachina who is a chief figure among the Hopi Kachinas, associated with leadership and ceremonial order. He appears during the Powamu ceremony and is accompanied by Aholi, who serves as his First Lieutenant. Eototo is considered a powerful presence within Hopi ceremonial traditions. 9. 75 Doll Height, 11 Overall Height