Koroasta Kachina
With great stature and reverence Koroasta protects the gathered seeds through the winter months. Carrying consecrated kernels of sweet corn she distributes seeds among the people for planting. This ceremonial dance and distribution of seeds takes place in February during the Powamu, Bean Dance and Angkwa planting season.
This rarely seen doll is distinguished by a rainbow design around the face, a three pointed snout, and shortened ears. She wears a manta, the traditional Hopi woven robe, a double jokla beaded necklace and a woven belt draped over her shoulders and down her back. Made of cottonwood, natural pigment paint, and string.
Circa 1910, 7 ½ inches tall.
With great stature and reverence Koroasta protects the gathered seeds through the winter months. Carrying consecrated kernels of sweet corn she distributes seeds among the people for planting. This ceremonial dance and distribution of seeds takes place in February during the Powamu, Bean Dance and Angkwa planting season.
This rarely seen doll is distinguished by a rainbow design around the face, a three pointed snout, and shortened ears. She wears a manta, the traditional Hopi woven robe, a double jokla beaded necklace and a woven belt draped over her shoulders and down her back. Made of cottonwood, natural pigment paint, and string.
Circa 1910, 7 ½ inches tall.
With great stature and reverence Koroasta protects the gathered seeds through the winter months. Carrying consecrated kernels of sweet corn she distributes seeds among the people for planting. This ceremonial dance and distribution of seeds takes place in February during the Powamu, Bean Dance and Angkwa planting season.
This rarely seen doll is distinguished by a rainbow design around the face, a three pointed snout, and shortened ears. She wears a manta, the traditional Hopi woven robe, a double jokla beaded necklace and a woven belt draped over her shoulders and down her back. Made of cottonwood, natural pigment paint, and string.
Circa 1910, 7 ½ inches tall.