Native American Hopi Carved Pot Carrier Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Pot Carrier Katsina Doll by Jefferson James

Pot Carrier (Sivu-i-quil Taka) has many names. He can be known also by Talakin, Malachpeta and Malatsmo (Hand Katsina). He usually carries the pot by a strap that goes over his forehead, though sometimes he carries the pot with the strap around his shoulder. When he appears as a runner he is called Matia. This is a sweet piece by Jefferson, I particularly like this clean style and the little gourd pot tied to the back of the carving.