Giant Hopi Maiden Kachina
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Giant Hopi Maiden Kachina
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Native American (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920s-1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some oxidation to paint and minimal chips. Silk ribbon is threadbare on robe.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU897918315542
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