Vintage ZUNI SIO HEMIS TA-AMU Kachina Doll, Hopi Carved by Alban Mooya Jr, RARE

For your consideration is this beautiful rendition of the Zuni Sio Hemis Ta-amu Kachina Doll by Hopi carver Alban Mooya Jr. We are not sure of its age, but we estimate it to be about 1970s era. 

This gorgeous kachina depicts the ancient Sio Hemis Ta-amu diety, which is believed to have evolved in the 17th century in the Zuni tribe. The Hemis Katsinas (Kachina) are considered some of the most beautiful and best known of all the early Zuni and Hopi Kachinas. Their elaborate headdress, called a Tableta, is partly responsible for their attraction as well as other attributions such as a kilt with embroidered rain sash around the waist and dropping down one side of the hip along with the bundled chaff or evergreen ruff worn around the neck. The Sio Hemis Ta-amu often accompanies the Hemis and is called the Hemis Uncle and is very rarely carved. It no longer appears in any dances. Measures approx 13" tall (including base) and about 3" wide. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

A wonderful and very RARE addition to your kachina doll collection!

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Statement of Authenticity:  We fell in love with Native American jewelry many years ago and really appreciate the true craftsmanship that goes into the making of a piece of genuine Native American jewelry art! That is why we chose to partner up with some of the oldest and most reputable Trading Posts in the Southwest who deal directly with the Native American artisans to bring you a large selection of authentic Native American pz products. These artisans come from the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and affiliate tribes on the reservations, so you can be assured that all our Native American products are authentic!

(Disclaimer: We sell new items as well as old pawn that were handmade by authentic Native American artisans. Most of our old pawn items are One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability. Some of our new items can be re-produced and therefore may have some slight variances from the pictures. We do sell on other venues as well as occasional trade shows and reserve the right to cancel this listing if sold prior to any bids or offers. We try to keep our listings up to date, but may occasionally miss one. We highly recommend that you email us to verify stock so as not to disappoint. If unavailable, we will email you and offer an alternate item or a refund if payment had been made. In some cases, we can have one custom made with a two week lead time.)

(We try our best to present the item as accurately as possible, but due to the effects of photo lighting, camera settings or computer monitor settings, the actual color may vary slightly than pictured.)

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