17\" Everett Tawahongva Hopi Kachina Black Bear Katsina 1985 Signed Master Carver For Sale

STUNNING Large Hopi Black Bear Kachina / Katsina by Award Winning Master Carver Everett Tawahongva, Vintage Circa 1985
Signed Everett Tawahongva and Black Bear on the bottom. Everett Tawahongva is a gifted master carver whose work has been featured in galleries and private homes throughout the country. He has been carving for over half a century and has trained numerous up and coming Hopi carvers!
This figure is a Black Bear or \"Hon\" katsina, exquisitely detailed from its fierce red eyes and teeth to its claws to its pitkuna dance kilt and shoes. It is made from traditional materials such as cottonwood root, leather, and natural pigments, depicting the fine craftsmanship and culture of the Hopi tribeMEANING AND SYMBOLS: Hon is a powerful leader and healer in Hopi culture, revered for strength, wisdom and courage. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 17 inches tall x 13 inches wide. Please refer to photos for precise dimensions.
CONDITION: Very good condition. Strong colors, rich fur. One broken tooth. One pinky finger is not as pointy as the others and may have been blunted during production or chipped and painted. SHIPPING: We take great care in shipping all of our kachinas and will ship your kachina in a large box, strapped in place with multiple layers of protective packaging. We do not add any handling fee. The shipping you see is determined by USPS and will depend on the weight, the box size, and your distance from our western United States shop.This particular kachina will require an oversized box to protect its appendages, though we have minimized the dimensions to make the shipping more affordable to buyers. International buyers may incur additional fees.
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