NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI WAKASKATSINA OR COW KATSINA DOLL BY VERNON MANSFIELD. Hand crafted and painted wooden doll by celebrated artist Vernon Mansfield (Hopi Pueblo, Sun Clan, born1931). Signed at base.
ARTIST PROFILE: Vernon Mansfield, Sr. Hopi Pueblo, Sun Clan, active ca. 1950s-present: traditional "Old Style" and action figure carvings, jewelry, sand paintings. Vernon lives in Shungopavi, Second Mesa, Az. Vernon Mansfield, Sr. is the husband of Daisy Mansfield; father of Vernon Mansfield, Jr. and Verden Mansfield. Vernon's sons have gone on to become successful silversmiths, but Vernon remains faithful to his traditional Katsina carving. - Height approximately: 16 inches. Estimate $200-250
