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KACHINA DOLL - SIGNED CARLON HARVEY - HOPI CLOUD MAIDEN - ANTIQUE - $300 (san leandro)
Grant Ave
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Hopi Indian Salak-mana "Cloud Maiden" Kachina figure, carved and signed by famed Hopi artist Carlon Harvey. The signature on the bottom reads:
Carlon Harvey
Polacca, AZ
86042
Shalako Mana
The Cloud Maiden Kachina is associated with bringing moisture and rain, which are vital for agriculture. She is often depicted in ceremonial dances and is considered a symbol of fertility and abundance in Hopi culture. The listed Cloud Maiden Kachina is a tall, slender figure with feather clothing, wearing a mask and adorned with a brilliant headdress.
Purchased by my parents in the 1990's during their Southwest travels. JustAnswer.com has given an informal appraisal of $320-$400.