Hopi Indian Early Morning Singer Kachina and 50 similar items

Hopi Indian Early Morning Singer Kachina Doll 9" Katsina Carved by Milton Howard This is a sensational Early Morning Singer Kachina Doll 9" Katsina Carved By Hopi Indian Milton Howard. This gorgeous kachina doll was hand carved out of top grade cottonwood and hand painted with dyes made from natural materials off the reservation. This masked cottonwood spirit is seen during the Bean Dance procession and also would appear on the rooftops singing songs to wake the village people. The details include an energetic mix of paints throughout with a halo of feathers behind his head and a spruce ruff at the neck. The decorated breechcloth and knee bells add to the traditional elements. A coiled "Turquoise" necklace and a vibrant spruce tree is held in his left hand with a bell in his right. This fabulous Early Morning Singer stands at about 9" tall, including the base, and 4" wide. Named and signed by the master Hopi carver Milton Howard under the base. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. A fantastic Hopi Milton Howard hand carved Early Morning Singer Kachina to add to your collection! We have many years of experience in shipping and handling delicate artwork and artifacts, so we can assure you that your item will be well packed for shipping. (We would be happy to consider reasonable offers or quote a package price if you purchase two or more kachina dolls. Just email us on the ones you are interested in!) Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic Native American arts and collectibles! We offer a large selection of the highest quality hand carved kachinas made by the most elite and famous carvers of each respective tribe! If you like our products, please add me to your FAVORITES list or consider subscribing to our newsletter for updates on newly listed items, sales and special promotions. We would be happy to consider reasonable offers! Statement of Authenticity: We fell in love with Native American jewelry many years ago and really appreciate the true craftsmanship that goes into the making of a piece of genuine Native American jewelry art! That is why we chose to partner up with some of the oldest and most reputable Trading Posts in the Southwest who deal directly with the Native American artisans to bring you a large selection of authentic Native American products. These artisans come from the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and affiliate tribes on the reservations, so you can be assured that all our Native American products are authentic! (Please Note: We sell new items as well as old pawn that were handmade by authentic Native American artisans. Most of our old pawn items are One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability. Some of our new items can be re-produced and therefore may have some slight variances from the pictures. We do sell on other venues as well as occasional trade shows and reserve the right to cancel this listing if sold prior to any bids or offers. We try to keep our listings up to date, but may occasionally miss one. We highly recommend that you email us to verify stock so as not to disappoint. If unavailable, we will email you and offer an alternate item or a refund if payment had been made. In some cases, we can have one custom made with a two week lead time.) (We try our best to present the item as accurately as possible, but due to the effects of photo lighting, camera settings or computer monitor settings, the actual color may vary slightly than pictured.) We strive to be a 5-star seller and endeavor to provide the best customer service possible. If you should have any issues with your items, please email us directly so that we can fix the problems to your satisfaction. Thank you and God Bless! ID:12H5TD0039MHAT Payment Terms Payment is due within 2 days of auction end or purchase date. We accept most major credit cards through our Paypal account. If you don't have or want a Paypal account, you can pay as guest in the Paypal site. Shipping Terms Item will ship within 7-10 business days of cleared payment. We ship via USPS to confirmed addresses only. Any customized orders will require an extra 10 days for actual shipment. Shipping costs include postage, packaging, insurance and delivery confirmation. Insurance is provided through a third party insurer. Please allow up to 10 days for transit time, depending on your location.