HOPI KACHINAS : The Complete Guide to Collecting Kachina Dolls

Wright, Barton

ISBN 10: 087358161X / ISBN 13: 9780873581615

Published by Northland Press, Flagstaff, AZ, 1977

About this Item

Stated First Edition. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Soft cover/VG; sound w/rubs to leading edges, and rubs, faint creasings, small loss to surfaces, and showing light soiling/discoloration. The Hopi, and some other American Indians, embraced dualism in thought; the physical and visable world is augmented by a spiritual counterpart. Kachina, in its most restricted sense, refers to ancestral spirits. Kachina dolls, traditionally fashioned from roots of the water-seeking cottonwood tree, are symbols of this belief. Classic reference/resource to a highly stylized form of religious art.

Seller Inventory # 010657

Bibliographic Details

• Title: HOPI KACHINAS : The Complete Guide to Collecting Kachina Dolls
• Publisher: Northland Press, Flagstaff, AZ
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087358161X
• ISBN 13: 9780873581615
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Peter Bloomer (Photographer)
• Edition: First Edition, First Thus
• Condition: Collectible - Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion, Theology, Spiritual
  • Reference, Resource

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Synopsis

Recently updated, Hopi Kachinas: The Complete Guide to Collecting Kachina Dolls continues to be the best-selling book for identifying and collecting Kachinas. In this comprehensive guide, Barton Wright identifies over 150 dolls, ranging from the more traditional style of dolls to the new ultra-realistic style. Also included are detailed descriptions of the dolls and invaluable buying tips. Whether you are novice or an experienced collector, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in Kachina dolls.