JOURNAL ARTICLE

COLLECTING STRATEGY.

  • Published In: Native American Art Magazine, 2026. P. 74 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kessler, Alan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on guidance for collectors of historic katsina (kachina) dolls, emphasizing that the cutoff for collecting old katsinam is 1940 due to their vast variety among the Hopi and Zuni peoples. It notes that some dolls are rare or unavailable for purchase, such as Zuni dolls, which were not made for sale, and suggests collectors consider thematic approaches to assembling collections. Factors influencing the price of dolls include age, size, condition, aesthetics, and rarity, while missing parts or feathers—often restricted by law—generally do not reduce value. The article advises purchasing from knowledgeable experts to avoid forgeries, highlighting that Hopi dolls are traditionally carved from cottonwood root and painted with mineral or tempera pigments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Native American Art Magazine. 2026/04, p74
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2469-6137
  • Accession Number:192313570
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