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C. 1890-1920 Hopi Cottonwood Root Kachina Doll

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
C. 1890-1920 Hopi Cottonwood Root Kachina Doll
The lot features an original circa 1890-1920's cottonwood root carved Kachina doll from the Hopi Pueblo Indians and the Sundog Bruce VanLandingham collection. The piece shows in-turned hands with slightly in-turned crescent feet, indicative of its early age. The piece has a small keel crown, long beak nose and wonderful original paint. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and acquired by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman which was both part museum and gallery. Measures overall 6.75"H by 1 5/8"W by 2"D.