Name: Antique Hopi Pueblo Duck Kachina Doll
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Antique Hopi Pueblo Duck Kachina Doll

ca. 1920 - 19308" HHand Carved from Cottonwood Root and is a Very Rare DollIn Very Good ConditionThe Duck Kachina (Pawik) specifically embodies the spirit...

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ca. 1920 – 1930

8″ H

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and is a Very Rare Doll

In Very Good Condition

The Duck Kachina (Pawik) specifically embodies the spirit of a duck, a bird associated with water sources in the arid Southwest environment. Ducks symbolize water-related blessings, as they inhabit ponds, rivers, and wetlandselements vital for rainmaking and agriculture in Hopi beliefs. Bird kachinas, including ducks, often appear in ceremonies to invoke moisture and fertility.

This kachina is considered somewhat uncommon compared to more frequently depicted ones (like clowns or warrior figures). Traditional examples feature a bird-like mask (often painted with case mask styles), feathers, beak, and body details mimicking a duck. Some versions accompany dances like the Bean Dance or Shalako ceremonies.

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Antique Hopi Pueblo Duck Kachina Doll

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