Kachina Doll. Description: Kona, Chipmunk Kachina (?). Pink face mask with "blossom" ears & Pink, Blue, Black, olive green, green, gold yarn around forehead. White Body Paint, Kilt, Sash, Foxskin. Red mocassins with knee length flaps. Rattle & Bow in hands leather Ponch Vest. Dimensions: 9 1/4" Tall 3 1/2" wide 3 1/2" thick. Condition: excellent.
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History: made by Claude Saskevaya for Oakland Public Museum in late 50's/early 60's. References/Remarks: Not traditional Design, maker named it "Chipmunk Kachina".
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