Description: Excellent Condition - No Chips, Cracks or Repairs! Signed on the bottom (see pictures) 14" Height, 6 1/2" Width, 5 1/2" Depth Fabulous Hopi Antelope Kachina Doll by Tino Youvella! Presenting a signed Tino Youvella Antelope Kachina, a humble yet meaningful piece that reflects the cultural heritage of the Hopi people. The Antelope Kachina is a symbol of swiftness and a spiritual connection to the animal world in Hopi culture. Tino is a kachina doll carver from First Mesa in Polacca, Arizona, where he and his wife, Geraldine, have raised six children. Tino is of the Kachina/Parrot Clan belonging to the Village of Sitsomovi (Sichomovi) at Hopi. He began carving kachina dolls in 1962. Tino is a self-taught artist who used books to study and practice carving anatomy. His carving talent was recognized and encouraged by collectors/photographers and authors, Lois and Jerry Jacka, and by traders Bruce and Ron McGee. There was a high demand for his dolls, and he has been carving ever since.While some carvers are known for specializing in certain figures, Tino is known for his versatility, capturing the essence of a great variety of figures. His wife Geraldine often helps with the sanding and painting of the dolls. Tino is the brother-in-law of Leo LaCapa, another noted carver of this family, who is of the Water/Corn Clan and has also been featured at The Indian Craft Shop as a highlighted artist.Kachinas (Katsinas) are central to the traditional religion of the Hopi people of Northern Arizona. A kachina is a supernatural being relied upon to provide rain, fertility, health, balance and well-being. Each year in elaborate ceremonies, men of the Hopi villages dress and personify themselves for dances to represent and call upon the different kachinas. Kachina doll carvings are representations of the dancers/kachinas, and while they play a role in many Pueblo societies, the Hopi are the most noted and prolific in kachina doll carving. The dolls have long been used to instruct Hopi children in the ways of the traditional religious cycles and to help them learn and identify the hundreds of different beings. Tino’s kachina dolls are carved from cottonwood root and generally range from 8” - 14” tall. Because cottonwood root is often scarce, the wood is used to its fullest advantage: Tino carves the head and body from one piece and then carves any accessories, feather accents, etc. separately. A wood-burning iron is used for detailed designs on the dolls and then the dolls are painted.Tino’s carving style includes details that represent the animal or figure in a realistic style. His dolls are carved to show movement to capture the essence of the dancer personifying the kachina/katsina. Tino carves a great variety of dolls including Eagle Dancers, Eototo and Aholi (or Chief Kachina dolls), Snake Dancers and a variety of animals, including Badger, Mountain Sheep, White Bear, Antelope and Roadrunner. His carvings capture a moment in time, such as a quick step and a hand with a rattle raised, giving the sense that the kachina doll is in movement. When asked, Tino states that he carves in the “Youvella style.”Thanks for looking!
Price: 164.5 USD
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
End Time: 2025-02-07T18:15:17.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Native American
Type: Kachina Doll
Title: Antelope Kachina
Height: 14"
Features: Signed
Artisan: Tino Youvella
Tribal Affiliation: Hopi
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Native American: US
