Little Sio Shalako Kachina

Hopi-carved Shalako Kachina with nicely painted details: the beaky mouth, google eyes, the kilt, and (carved) feather headdress ; the Sio Shalako Kachina originated at Zuni Pueblo and was borrowed or adapted by the Hopi, appearing mostly in the Spring Dances as an effective bringer of water. Made from cottonwood, paint, yarn, feathers and string, circa 1970s, 5 ½ inches tall.