Adrian Leon creates exquisite woodworks like this miniature Hopi Mockingbird Katsina doll who's intricately embellished with pipe cleaner, toothpicks, cloth, thread and a wooden bead on a cottonwood body painted with colorful acrylics. Mockingbird Katsina is known as Yapa or Yaupa, a spirit that figures in Hopi Katsina ceremonies. Mockingbird is credited as the spirit being who first taught mankind to speak. The word 'peace' is thoughtfully painted on one leg. Adrian said Katsina dolls represent everything in the universe. Whatever can be thought of, there is a dancer for that. He said that every time he sells the dolls he says "a prayer that wherever they go, let them heal whoever has problems, or let their town become peaceful and gain what they need because they do have strong power." Signed by the artist, this small treasure including base is approximately 2 1/4" tall, 1 1/2" wide and 1 1/8" deep. Signed by the artist.
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