CHIPMUNK KACHINA DOLL BY CECIL CALNIMPTEWA (HOPI)
$6,500.00
SKU
141177036
Chipmunk kachina doll by Cecil Calnimptewa (Hopi)
Cecil Calniptewa was born and raised on Moenkopi and Third Mesa on the Hopi Reservation in Northern Arizona. He has been actively carving since 1966 and is considered one of the top Hopi Katsina carvers. He learned the art of carving at first from his father, Cecil Sr. but did not get fully involved until he was exposed to the arts in high school. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his work, including Best in Show at Santa Fe Indian Market. He is primarily known for his highly detailed and realistic contemporary carvings.
measurements: 14" tall x 16" base circumference
This is a consignment item and is not eligible for layaway.
Katsina dolls are fragile by nature and may be broken in transit. We do our best to pack them efficiently and carefully, however due to their fragility, transit damage is unavoidable in some cases. For this reason, this particular doll CANNOT be shipped. If you purchase this online, it will be for LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY.
Cecil Calniptewa was born and raised on Moenkopi and Third Mesa on the Hopi Reservation in Northern Arizona. He has been actively carving since 1966 and is considered one of the top Hopi Katsina carvers. He learned the art of carving at first from his father, Cecil Sr. but did not get fully involved until he was exposed to the arts in high school. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his work, including Best in Show at Santa Fe Indian Market. He is primarily known for his highly detailed and realistic contemporary carvings.
measurements: 14" tall x 16" base circumference
This is a consignment item and is not eligible for layaway.
Katsina dolls are fragile by nature and may be broken in transit. We do our best to pack them efficiently and carefully, however due to their fragility, transit damage is unavoidable in some cases. For this reason, this particular doll CANNOT be shipped. If you purchase this online, it will be for LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY.