12-02-201712-02-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3043BBoston
December 2, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Hopi Polychrome Carved Wood Katsina Doll

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$3,075$2,500
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 3043BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 02, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Hopi Polychrome Carved Wood Katsina Doll, together with a matted watercolor portrait of the "Hopi Chief at old Oraibi" by Grosselfinger, the chief gave Grosselfinger the katsina doll in 1955 when the portrait was done, included is a patch and a photo taken at the time, ht. of katsina 9 1/2, portrait 19 1/2 x 25 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Repaired "ear". Some surface loss.


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