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C. 1940's Hopi Cottonwood Root Kachina Doll

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
C. 1940's Hopi Cottonwood Root Kachina Doll
The lot features a cottonwood root carved and painted kachina doll from the Hopi Pueblo Indians dating to circa 1940's from the Sundog Bruce VanLandingham collection. The piece shows a solid cottonwood root wood carving with original painting. This example is carved of solid cottonwood with natural paints showing crescent feet and square in-turned hands, indicative of its early original age. Good overall condition. 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 7.75"H by 3 3/8"W by 2"D.