Vintage Hopi Kweo Wolf Kachina Doll by Eloy Talahytewa Sr - Signed 7" Moenkopi Carver

Authentic Hopi Kachina doll carved by renowned artist Eloy Talahytewa Sr. from Moenkopi Village. This Kweo (Wolf) Kachina represents an important figure in Hopi ceremonial traditions. The doll is masterfully carved from a single piece of cottonwood root, featuring traditional pigments and detailed craftsmanship characteristic of Talahytewa's work. The piece maintains excellent detail and demonstrates the teaching purpose of traditional Kachina dolls.

Key Specifications
Height: 7 inches
Material: Cottonwood root
Condition: Very Good
Signed by artist
Circa: 1990s
Origin: Moenkopi Village, Hopi Reservation

Approx. Size: 7-1/4" T x 3-1/2" W x 4" D
Approx. Weight: 3.9 ozs

Sold as is. No warranty from the Seller. No Returns.

CONDITION NOTE: Used, but in excellent vintage condition. This piece does not appear to have any chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs that I can see (see pictures). This Kachina has very carefully painted and beautiful colors (see pictures). Since these are vintage pieces of art, they do come with natural imperfections and discolorations that add to their character (zoom into photos to look for any imperfections), and there may be some signs of wear or age that are typical for an item of its age. Does not come with any original boxes, packaging, or any related paperwork. Will be packed carefully and insured for safe shipping. See detailed (zoom-able) pictures to know what you are purchasing.

SHIPPING NOTE: Kachina dolls are fragile by nature and may be broken in transit. I will do my best to pack it efficiently and carefully, however due to their fragility, transit damage may be unavoidable in some cases. Please keep this in mind when purchasing katsina dolls online for shipping. Luckily, these dolls do not decrease in value when repaired and can usually be repaired in the comfort of your home using a mixture of wood and super glue for smaller, clean breaks. For more extensive repairs from transit damage, contact an expert.

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Artist Biography
Eloy Talahytewa Sr. was born in 1964 in Tuba City, Arizona. He is a respected Hopi Kachina carver from the Village of Moenkopi on the Hopi Reservation. His work is known for traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Family Information
Eloy Talahytewa, Sr. came from the Village of Moenkopi on the Hopi Reservation.  He is Hopi, and his clan is coyote and he has 5 children, 3 girls and 2 boys.  He also has 4 grandchildren. He came from a family of 8 and both of his parents, Gibson and Bernice Talahytewa are now deceased.  He has cousins and nieces from the Talahytewa family who carve dolls. He has been carving since he was 13 years old.  He learned from one of the elderly carvers by watching and learning from him.  He is currently a kachina doll carver and makes one-piece kachina dolls.  

Keywords
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