Faustus' Kachina Gallery: Hopi Sun-Shield

Watercolor of Hopi Sun-Shield... this painting was in the Dana Gallery for the month of May 2008.

1940s Snake Dancer by Victor Charlie

This Snake Dancer Kachina is by old-time Hopi Kachina Carver Victor Charlie, who is the the grandfather of famous carver Neil David Sr. Neil was taught by Victor how to carve. Victor Charlie's work is featured in the famous collection of German artist, Horst Antes, and Victor's dolls appear in the catalog. This Snake Dancer measures 11 inches tall and is painted with tempera and mineral paints. The feathers on his head are replaced, the old ones have long since worn away. The right foot has been repaired, though it is scarcely noticeable. SOLD

Background Information on Hopi Route 66 Kachina Dolls

From my own research and years of collecting Hopi Kachina Carvings, it seems that Route 66 Kachina Dolls first came on the scene after WWII when the economy boomed and government funds were available for a major expansion of the nations highways and interstates. During this time of expansion many of these small Kachina Dolls appeared en masse in giftshops and roadside stops where tourists could buy a souvenir of their visit to the southwest, hence the appellation "Route 66 Kachina." As I continually develop this blog, I will update it with more information that I already have in my head and information that I discover along the way. In addition there will be photos of Route 66 Kachina Dolls from my collection that I will offer for sale through this site. Comments and opinions are welcome. I will also set up other blogs with related topics in the near future.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

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