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Wood Carved Kachina - Yellow Corn Maiden - M. Kelsey

$ 65.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Tribal Affiliation: Laguna Pueblo
  • Origin: Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico
  • Artisan: M. Kelsey
  • Condition: Good condition
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

    Description

    Yellow Corn Maiden Kachina (Katsina) by M. Kelsey, Laguna.
    Measures 11.5" tall x 2" wide. Base approx. 3.5".
    The carving and painting on this Kachina are impressive.
    The Corn Maiden Kachina appears at Soyal ceremony and marks the beginning of Kachina season by marking the openings to the kivas with cornmeal. Her presence is a prayer for corn.
    This Kachina is in good condition with no notable damage.