Wik'china, the Greasy Kachina by the Legendary Vern Mahkee - Spectacular For Sale

Proudly presented today is this breath-taking Hopi Kachinadoll, depicting Wik'china, the Greasy Kachina. This is a Racing Kachina, who catches up to slower runners in the Hopi ceremonial races and smears greasy soot in their hair (many of the other punishments for slow running are MUCH worse). Standing a petite 6 and a half inches tall, heis carved by the legendary Vern Mahkee, an eminently respected and accomplished carverwho has won awards throughout the Southwest, such as First Place for One Piecedolls at the Santa Fe Indian Market and numerous awards both at the Heard andthe Hopi Show in Flagstaff. This extraordinary doll was carved from a single arc-shape piece of Cottonwood root. If you look down from the top of the doll, you can see how her arms for the exact shape of the base. He is signed on the side of the stand with an abbreviation of Vern's ceremonial name: Kuwanwisiwima, which means Colorful Beads of Dew on a Spiderweb. Vern wastaught the art of carving by his uncle, Alvin James Makya, and has been carvingfor over 50 years. The briefest of Google searches will show you the incredibleprices his artwork commands. This is certainly a golden opportunity to acquirea beautiful example of his work at such an accessible price. Buy with completeconfidence, for as you all know, if the buyer is unsatisfied for ANY reason, Iwill immediately return the full purchase price, including return shipping.This piece would look great in any Kachina doll collection; shouldn't it be inyours? Many Thanks for your kind consideration, and as always, Best Regards,Rich