1987-05 Two Kachina Tiles

Object ID:
1987-05

Artist:
Lorraine Shula

Culture:
Eagle Clan, Hopi, Walpi/Tewa Village

Dimensions:
4.50" h X 3.625"w

Hopi tiles, kachina and “doll” figures signed L. Shula, Walpi. Over a period of years, both tiles were accidentally broken. For a history of Hopi tiles, see Wright (1977) and Meissier (2007). For a prayer meal bowl by Lorraine Shula, see 2000-01.

Purchase History:
Purchased on 10/9/87 from Adobe Gallery, in Albuquerque, NM.