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Yo-We Kachina or Priest Killer

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Collectibles - kachinas Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Yo-We Kachina or Priest Killer
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Yo-We Kachina or Priest Killer, Navajo Kachina. 15" h x 10 w x 8"d. Unsigned. Gruesome kachina! During the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico and Arizona revolted against the Catholic Church in an attempt to retain their religious freedom. Legend states that a Hopi named Yowe killed and beheaded a Franciscan priest. After this incident, the Hopi referred to Yo-we or the Priest Killer as an Ogre Katsina that had the power to punish others.'' City: Navajo State: Arizona/New Mexico Date: HWAC# 48875