WUYAK KUITA KACHINA STERLING SILVER by JEFFREY CASTILLO

$500.00

1 in stock

Artist: SKU: KJC-208
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Sterling Silver hand fabricated Kachina – the Wuyak-Kuita.

“The Wuyak-kuita, or Broadface Katsina, is a Hopi guard kachina known for appearing at the rear of the Bean Dance procession to enforce proper behavior. Often called a “whipper” kachina, he patrols the sides of processions and terrifies clowns with yucca fronds. As a protector, his image is frequently hung inside homes.”

Stands approximately 4 5/8 inches tall and 2 1/2 inches wide, base is 1 7/8 inches all around.

Stamped “Jeffrey Castillo sterling” on the bottom of the base, along with “Wuyak Kuita”.

Weight 5.00 lbs
Dimensions 3.00 × 2.00 × 5.00 in