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Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse)

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Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse) Brightly painted, dynamic sculpture by Rena W. Jean ( Rena Whitehorse Jean) Hopi. The figure is dressed in ornate clothing, holding a bell and a bundle of yucca sticks. There is a large feathered headdress with a long trail of fur. One leg is raised, in the middle of a dance. Also known as the Planet or Meteor Kachina, the Chasing Star Kachina doll is a unique doll that represents the spirit of the stars and planets. It is believed that Chasing Star controls the movements of the stars and planets in the sky, dictating weather and seasons. The figure stands 14" tall on top of a 1" wood base. Approximately 7" at widest and deepest points. Titled and signed on the bottom of the base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some normal age wear to paint and fur.
  • Seller Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH91031stDibs: LU1215238401302

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