Vintage Hopi Double Mudhead Katsina Doll Kachina Chapella 1940s Child on Back

Mudhead Hopi katsina with child on its back! These double mudheads are hard to find The base is broken and the piece needs support to stand up Measures 14.5" tall x 7" wide x 9" deep When mudhead katsinas have a child on their backs, it signifies a parental role. They are used to teach children about famly and community values within Hopi culture. Vintage possibly 1940s, according to original tag on leg: "Mudhead Kachina with Child on Back signed Chapella There are a number of Hopi carvers named Chapella In researching this piece, but I have not found other mudheads by this family This might be a rare piece! The child has its hands up because he's falling backwards! Oh no! The adult mudhead has arms up, bent at the elbows He holds a rattle in one hand (with a shell bracelet) He holds a feather in the other hand and has a (faux) turquoise bracelet Red kerchief A pointy thinkg on his head with other round balls, with feathers Black felt skirt with red and green yarm design and leather belt Painted tall moccasin boots The child wears a similar outfit New to Poshmark? Save $10 by using MYVINTAGEFRIEND to sign up. https://posh.mk/16M34gS02wb Colors vary on screens. Smoke-free home, pet friendly, quick shipper, insurance & tracking, recycled materials. Thanks for looking! Item is cross listed on multiple sites with lots of viewers. Grab it now if you want it!