Vintage Hopi Leonard Shupla Eagle Kachina Doll Hand Carved Signed 10.75 RARE
Vintage Hopi Leonard Shupla Eagle Kachina (Kwahu) Doll – Hand Carved & Painted. Beautiful vintage Hopi Eagle Kachina (Kwahu) doll, hand-carved and hand-painted by noted Hopi artist Leonard Shupla. This striking figure depicts the Eagle Kachina in a traditional dance pose with dramatically outstretched arms representing wings. The carving features a turquoise-painted mask with yellow and black beak, red ears, a thick green yarn ruff, and applied feathers and down. The body is decorated in vibrant traditional colors of red, yellow, and turquoise. The figure wears a detailed white kilt decorated with traditional geometric designs in red, black, and green, along with a red sash. Feather elements along the arms create the appearance of extended eagle wings. Most importantly, the underside retains its original Hopi Arts & Crafts – Silvercraft Cooperative Guild label from Second Mesa, Arizona. The label identifies the piece as an “Eagle Kachina” and names Leonard Shupla as the craftsman, providing excellent attribution and provenance. Overall Height: Approximately 10.75. Figure Height: Approximately 8.5. Width: Approximately 8.5. Base: Approximately 3.5″ x 3″. Vintage condition with age-related wear. Natural wear, feather loss/aging, and minor imperfections may be present consistent with the age and handmade nature of the piece. The wooden base has a natural age split as shown. Please review all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description. A wonderful documented example of Hopi carving and an appealing addition to a collection of Native American art, Southwestern art, katsina dolls, or American folk art. Original Leonard Shupla attribution label remains attached to the underside.


