Vintage Hopi 14" Mudhead Kachina Doll, Katsina Sculpture Arthur Holmes Sr, c70s This wonderful Mudhead kachina was hand carved by famous Hopi artist Arthur Holmes Sr. in the early 1970s. The robe is beautifully carved and painted. He wears pine boughs and berries on his head, around his neck is a fabric scarf. His wrist and legs are both adorned with black yarn. He carries yucca whips of wood. This kachina, in his stance and the carving and painting of the striped robe, is amazing. This version with the long robe is the Second Mesa version. Stands at about 14 1/2" tall. A great older piece by Arthur Holmes Sr! * This Mudhead (Toson Koyemsi) is the Sweet Cornmeal-Tasting Mudhead who demands the girls grind corn. He returns four days later to sit and taste the cornmeal and see if it was well-ground and sweet. * * Arthur Holmes Sr. is the father and teacher of well-known Hopi carver Arthur Holmes Jr. Both have received recognition for their superb work in kachina carving. Highly sought after by collectors, both Arthur Sr. and his son keep busy producing some of the finest carvings available. Their work can only be found in the most discriminating collections, galleries and museums around the world. Arthur has a truly unique vision for realistic contemporary kachina carving which he has succesfully passed on to his son. As a Hopi Kachina Carver, Arthur Holmes, Sr. has often found that the pieces he carves will become what they want to become. Like his son, Arthur Sr. is a very quiet person who enjoys carving in seclusion. This approach seems fitting since so much of the Kachina tradition involves a reverence for the natural and animal world. This same regard for nature and the spiritual realm is reflected in Arthur's highly detailed and extremely realistic carvings. * We have many years of experience in shipping and handling delicate artwork and artifacts, so we can assure you that your item will be well packed for shipping. Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic Native American arts and collectibles! We offer the highest quality hand carved kachinas made by the most elite and famous carvers of each respective tribe! If you like our products, please add me to your FAVORITES list or consider subscribing to our newsletter for updates on newly listed items, sales and special promotions. We would be happy to consider reasonable offers! 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 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! (Please Note: 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.) We strive to be a 5-star seller and endeavor to provide the best customer service possible. If you should have any issues with your items, please email us directly so that we can fix the problems to your satisfaction. Thank you and God Bless! ID:16HD2203AHKH Payment Terms Payment is due within 2 days of auction end or purchase date. We accept most major credit cards through Paypal. If you don't have a Paypal account, you can just pay as guest on the Paypal site. Shipping Terms Item will ship within 7-10 business days of cleared payment. We ship via USPS to confirmed addresses only. Any customized orders will require an extra 10 days for actual shipment. Shipping costs include postage, packaging, insurance and delivery confirmation. Insurance is provided through a third party insurer. Please allow up to 10 days for transit time, depending on your location.