The Hemis kachina is wearing a headdress called tableta consisting of steps representing the stair to the sky. On the front part, the tableta is decorated by symbols evoking ears of corn, source of life. Cheeks are decorated with germination motifs. The spirit represented was no doubt one of the most revered during the homecoming feasts.

Cottonwood and pigments.

Hopi, Arizona, USA
Circa 1940
Dimension: 34 cm (13.4 in)

Provenance:
Ancient French collection

Item location :

Caen, France

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L’Hemis Kachina porte une tableta composée de marches, l’Escalier-du-ciel. A l’avant, la tableta est ornée de symboles qui évoquent l’épi de maïs, source de vie. Les joues sont décorées de motifs de germination. Cet esprit est indubitablement l’un des plus admirés lors de la Fête- du-Retour-à-la-Maison.

Bois de cottonwood et pigments.

Hopi, Arizona, USA

Ca. 1940

Dimension : 34 cm

Provenance :
- Ancienne collection française

Localisation :

Caen, France

1200-1400$

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