Arizona Hopi Kachina Figures Carved in Wood and Painted in Vivid Colors (Profile View)

picture sizes: small; medium; large; original

These wood carvings represent Hopi Kachina Corn dolls. They are intricately carved and beautifully painted. The doll on the left has yellow corn kernels and green leaves carved into the area under her brown and red blanket. Her hair is long in the back with very detailed carving. This piece is signed (although it is difficult to decipher). It looks like "Sanakala H. I." The figure on the right in the photo has a multi-colored blanket and a green and gold face. The hair is also long in the back with intricate carving. The figures stand 10 inches (25 cm) tall.

For stories and games related to multicultural miniatures, visit From Many Lands: Multicultural Education through Miniatures

Galleries: Mixed Groups, Native Americans, Native Americans, North America

Keywords: All_Hopi_Arizona, American Indian, Arizona, Hopi, Indian, Kachina, Native American, USA, carve, carving, corn, doll, female, figure, figurine, hand made, hand painted, handcrafted, kernel, male, man, paint, southwest, woman, wood, wood

Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL

Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron

Date of Photo: 05/30/2013

Device Make: Canon

Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Exposure Time: 0.0666667

F Number: 22

Original Dimensions: 3282×5214

Picture Orientation: Portrait

GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W

Picture Number: 27690