Katsina - Hopi "Wakas" Male Cow by Chester Poleyestewa, KCP23-06

A Hopi "Wakas" Male Cow katsina by Chester Poleyestewa. This piece is adorned with feathers, buckskin, shells and Turquoise. It is carved out of cottonwood root. The paint used comes from natural pigments. It measures 14 1/2 inches in height and 8 1/2 inches wide. This katsina was introduced at the turn of the century. It is celebrated and danced to bring more cattle. This piece is signed at the bottom.