Signed by L. Kinlecheenie, this is a carved and painted Kachina figure depicting an Eagle Dancer, mounted on a natural wood base. Figure features a bird-form mask with beak, feather elements, fur accents, and beaded necklace. Painted details include traditional patterns on the body and clothing. 12.5" H; About the artist: Kinlecheenie is a Navajo artist known for creating vintage Native American Kachina dolls.
Signed by A.L. Sahmie, this carved and painted Kachina-style figure depicts a dance with an attached smaller figure. On a round wooden base and features details, horns, and traditional costume elements including skirt, sash, and boots. 12" H; About the artist: Andrew L. Sahmie Sr. is a Hopi-Tewa artist from First Mesa (Polacca), Arizona, of the Corn Clan. He is a great-great-grandson of the renowned Hopi potter Nampeyo and comes from a prominent artistic family (including potter siblings and his wife, carver Ida Sahmie). He began carving kachinas around 1990, influenced by family members, and is known for detailed, expressive work in cottonwood with traditional paints, feathers, leather, fur, yarn, and other natural materials. His pieces are collected widely, including at the Heard Museum, and he is documented in references like Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf.
Signed by Lee Wayne Chapella, this carved and painted Kachina figure depicts a Hoya-style dancer holding an ice cream. Figure features a carved wooden body with painted facial details, striped body decoration, and traditional attire including kilt & boots. 10" H; About the artist: Lee Wayne Chapella is a Native American artist from the Hopi-Tewa Pueblo, widely recognized for his traditional Katsina (Kachina) doll carvings. His work primarily focuses on sculpture, often using cottonwood root and paint to create detailed figures that represent Hopi spirits and cultural figures.
Condition
Excellent, with minimal wear. Could use a dusting. See photos for more condition details.
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