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K901 Hopi Shalako - Artist: Andy L ai Rickey. The Shalako is a winter ceremony held to pray for rain, good health of the people and for the propagation of plants and animals. The Shalako Kachinas are the Giant Couriers of the Rainmakers. They have no arms and the masks of these ten-foot figures are carried on poles by their impersonators. It is beautifully hand painted, accented with carved feathers. Also has Sunface in the middle and a Warrior below that. This Kachina measures 41/2” wide X 15-3/4” tall X 3 1/2” deep.
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