Kachina Doll - Yellow Corn - Shalako 13 Inch This Kachina Doll with the name "Yellow Corn" written on the wood bottom, is called a Shalako, which refers to a Native American Indian dance ceremony. This kachina doll is hand carved from a cottonwood root, with intricate etching and is hand painted in beautiful, vibrant colors and unique patterns. This kachina doll was handcrafted by the Navajo artist T. Yazzie, stands 13 1/2 inches tall, on a 3 inch wooden base, with artist's initials on the bottom of the doll. This kachina doll is called "yellow corn" yet has no corn showing, some of our other kachinas do have corn showing.
The Shalako dance is performed on a mesa, giving thanks to God for a plentiful year and an abundant harvest. The artist used the root's natural bends and curves, capturing the dancer holding its robes tightly around itself as it moves in the wind on top of the mesa. These kachina dolls are beautiful, and each doll is unique in its etching and coloring, creating a one of a kind collectable. Click on the photo for a larger view.
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