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Hilili Kachina by A. Jojola – 1992
Hand-carved Hilili Kachina doll by A. Jojola, dated 1992. Carved from a single solid piece of wood and hand painted in traditional Hopi style. The figure features vibrant painted details, a long stylized mane, and a decorative motif wrapping around the base. The underside is signed "Hilili by A. Jojola '92". This piece reflects deep cultural storytelling through color, form, and symbolism.
Details:
- Artist: A. Jojola
- Title: Hilili
- Year: 1992
- Medium: Hand-carved & hand-painted wood
- Construction: Carved from a single piece of wood
- Signature: Signed and dated on underside
- Traditional Hilili headdress with painted geometric accents
- Detailed long mane with white horizontal bands
- Skirt and shoulder patterns feature symbolic motifs: flowers, arrows, and triangles
- From a Native artisan, blending traditional and personal expression
Condition:
- Fair vintage condition
- Moderate wear, chipping consistent with age
- Missing parts (Several Absent & Chipped Components)
- Displays well and offered As-Is
Size:
13" X 3" Diameter
About the Artist:
A. Jojola is a Native American artist recognized for crafting Kachina dolls that reflect the rich cultural traditions of the Pueblo peoples. While specific biographical details are limited, the Jojola surname is associated with artisans from the Isleta and San Felipe Pueblos. Notably, Irwin Jojola, an artist from these communities, has created Kachina dolls, such as a parrot Kachina documented in collections.
