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Left Handed Katsina

Item: GA1042

Size: 12" High

Period: contemporary

Origin: Hopi Pueblo

Artist: unknown artist

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Description:
The Left-Handed Katsina (Siyangephoya) reverses his actions by drawing his arrows from the quiver with his right hand rather than his left. He dances in little bobbing steps. In spite of these unusual behaviors, he is thought to be an excellent hunter.


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