Description
Impressive Hopi kachina doll from the Sio Salako Mana, with wide stepped pueblo headdress and drum in hand.
This kachina doll immediately stands out for its lavish, stepped pueblo headdress symbolising rain clouds and village houses, with round sun discs on the sides. In her hand, she holds a drum, adding to the ceremonial and musical dimension. The vivid painting in red, yellow, black and green and the elegant pose give this sculpture a powerful character and a strong appeal.
Origin & meaning
The Sio Salako Mana (Shalako maiden) is one of the most striking kachinas in the Hopi tradition. Her broad pueblo headdress symbolises abundance, fertility and community. With the drum, she plays a role in the ritual dances and processions, with which rain and harmony were depicted. This kachina doll was manufactured in Arizona and was used as an object of representation and learning within the community.
Dimensions
Height 39 cm, width 21.5 cm, depth 9 cm.
Provenance: Veilinghuis de Zwaan (2024).
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