Hopi Hakto Katsina Doll [SOLD]

Hakto is a Hopi Katsina imported from Zuni Pueblo during the last 100 years. At Zuni, he is known as Yamuhakto and he always accompanies the Salako Katsinas. At Hopi, he appears only with the Sio Salako Katsinas. It is appropriate that this Katsina imported from Zuni Pueblo only accompany the Sio Salako Katsinas at Hopi because the Sio Salako also was imported from Zuni Pueblo. The Zuni name refers to "carrying wood on his head." The pair of marks on the side of the head is referred to as perspiration marks.

This marvelous little carving was constructed from a single cottonwood root with the addition of the pair of red ears and the stick on the head.  He appears to be of pre-World War II vintage.  There is something about the simple face of Hakto that makes one think of an innocent youngster. A look at the face makes one smile.

The doll has a string around its neck to facilitate hanging on a wall and it also is provided with a metal stand for table display.

Condition: very good condition

Reference: Kachinas: A Hopi Artists Documentary by Barton Wright with original drawings by Cliff Bahnimptewa

Provenance: from the extensive collection of a Santa Fe resident who is unfortunately moving to another city and found it necessary to greatly reduce her collection.