Katsinas are powerful and immortal spirits to the Hopi Pueblo People. Katsina dolls are representations of these sacred beings and are not sacred themselves. Katsina doll carving styles and techniques have evolved over the years. The oldest dolls were fashioned using flint or obsidian blades, then sanded with sandstone, coated with white tuuma clay and finally painted with mineral and vegetable paints. Nowadays, pocketknives, X-ACTO knives and handheld electric and wood-burning tools are utilized. Alvin Leon's miniature Hopi Yellow Warrior Guard katsina doll is an incredible 5" tall, 2 3/8" wide and 2" deep, measurements include base. This katsina doll is hand-carved from cottonwood and hand-painted with colorful acrylic paints. Alvin added feathers, pipe cleaner, ribbon and leather as well. An exquisite, small-scale woodwork that is signed by the artist.
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