The White Buffalo Dancer, Köcha Mosairu

may appear in January, winter dances, at Second Mesa, as a social dancer and represents the most sacred of all the animals. The White Buffalo is a symbol of sacred life and abundance, a sign of great strength.  This beautiful White Buffalo Dancer is one of many kachina dolls in the private collection.

This White Buffalo Dancer is in excellent condition. The kachina stands at some 14”, balanced on one leg, with bow in one hand and rattle in the other hand.  The artist nicely captures all the dynamic body movement of the arms, angle of the head and bent legs as though the kachina doll was caught in mid-stride in dance on the mesa or as if walking towards a very fortunate village.  This White Buffalo Dancer Kachina is hand-carved and hand-painted in all the beautiful symbolic markings and with ornamentation of white rabbit fur, deerskin, clothing, feathers, shells, and a variety of beautiful colors, complete with artisan’s name.  There are no cracks or broken parts, simply excellent condition.