Hopi kachina dolls are traditional wooden carvings made by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona to represent Katsinam, immortal spirit beings.
Virgil Long is a contemporary Hopi Katsina carver known for his clean, precise sculptural style and careful attention to detail. He follows traditional methods, carving figures from cottonwood root (paako) and finishing them with hand-painted details. We purchase our Kachina dolls directly from Virgil, removing the need for a trading company and maximizing the artists’ compensation.
This exceptionally rare, 16-inch Hopi Mule Deer Katsina (Sowi-ingwa) stands as a magnificent masterpiece of traditional Pueblo carving. Reaching an impressive and highly sought-after scale, this commanding figure is meticulously hand-carved from a single, substantial piece of cottonwood root, showcasing incredible detail from the intricate multi-point antlers down to the traditional ceremonial kilt. In Hopi culture, the Mule Deer Katsina holds an honored position as a leader of the animal dances, carrying prayers for gentle rain, the growth of nourishing vegetation, and the preservation of a respectful relationship with nature. Its grand height, flawless execution, and deep spiritual significance make this museum-quality carving a premier centerpiece for any advanced collection or fine Southwestern gallery.
This Kachina is 16 inches tall.
Hopi kachina dolls are traditional wooden carvings made by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona to represent Katsinam, immortal spirit beings.
Virgil Long is a contemporary Hopi Katsina carver known for his clean, precise sculptural style and careful attention to detail. He follows traditional methods, carving figures from cottonwood root (paako) and finishing them with hand-painted details. We purchase our Kachina dolls directly from Virgil, removing the need for a trading company and maximizing the artists’ compensation.
This exceptionally rare, 16-inch Hopi Mule Deer Katsina (Sowi-ingwa) stands as a magnificent masterpiece of traditional Pueblo carving. Reaching an impressive and highly sought-after scale, this commanding figure is meticulously hand-carved from a single, substantial piece of cottonwood root, showcasing incredible detail from the intricate multi-point antlers down to the traditional ceremonial kilt. In Hopi culture, the Mule Deer Katsina holds an honored position as a leader of the animal dances, carrying prayers for gentle rain, the growth of nourishing vegetation, and the preservation of a respectful relationship with nature. Its grand height, flawless execution, and deep spiritual significance make this museum-quality carving a premier centerpiece for any advanced collection or fine Southwestern gallery.
This Kachina is 16 inches tall.
