Native American Hopi Painted Wood and Mixed Media Hu Whipper Kachina Doll buckets round carved and pierced medallion

round carved and pierced medallion

This traditional

(1) stopper numbered: 17

Shahn was a painter

Native American Hopi Painted Wood and Mixed Media Hu Whipper Kachina Doll buckets round carved and pierced medallionDETAILS Vintage Native American kachina doll of Hu or The Whipper Kachina who is thought to have the power to maintain order during dance ceremonies by whipping misbehaving kachinas and people. He features horns on the side of his head, bulging eyes and zigzag teeth. Hand crafted with painted wood with fabric and feather accessories. MARKS Marked (foot): SR and numbered: 30 PERIOD Early Mid 20th century DATE Circa 1920 50 DIMENSIONS Width 5 Depth 4. 5