PONG / PANG-Hopi Mountain Sheep Kachina/Katsina

appears in the Hopi Plaza Dance as a group, as a heard of mountain sheep, and typically dances with a cane.  This large Hopi Mountain Sheep Kachina, PONG, is one of many kachina dolls in the private collection.  This PONG is in excellent shape with elegant forward body movement of the arms, upward angle of the head and bent legs as though the kachina doll was photographed dancing in mid-stride.  Even with all the dynamic forward movement, the doll has perfect balance, standing on its own, on the 3”-3 ½” block of wood.  As you take a closer look, you can see all the beautiful symbolic detail in the markings, ornamentation of feathers, colorful yarn, beads, clothing and variety of beautiful native colors…and notice the large spiral rams horns.

This kachina measures, including the base of some 3”-3 ½”, to the top of the horns, a bit over 21 inches.  There are no cracks or broken parts, simply excellent condition.