Base: 2 3/4"
Width: 5"
Height: 8"
Adorn your home with this stunning polished sterling silver Wolf Kachina sculpture, adorned with exquisite Kingman turquoise gemstones and a unique sand-cast skirt. Crafted with extreme attention to detail, this sculpture depicts the fierce Wolf (or Kweo) Kachina, which symbolizes a successful hunt, who holds a stick representing the trees and bushes in which he hides. Astonishingly intricate sterling silver work and vibrant Kingman turquoise accents establish this sculpture as a true work of fine art.
Spiritual entities in western Puebloan religious beliefs, Kachinas hold central significance across diverse cultures, including the Hopi and Tewa Village in Arizona, as well as the Zuni, Acoma, and Laguna Pueblos in New Mexico. Also known as katchina, katcina, or Katsina, these entities personify elements of the natural world, such as rain, animals, revered ancestors, and more. The term "kachina" derives from the Hopi word "kachi," signifying "spirit father," "life," or "spirit." With over 400 distinct kachinas existing in Hopi and Pueblo culture, variations abound from one pueblo community to another.