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THBHopi Assassin Fly Kachina "Kokopala", Delbert Phillips
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Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
TimedAug 2, 2018 - Aug 16, 2018
The Kachina collection of the late Thomas Empey (1946-2016) was assembled out of love and respect for the Native American culture and beliefs. His fascination began as a child growing up in southern Utah and culminated in this lifetime collection. Preview August 7, 10am-1pm or by appointment. Witherell's hello@witherells.com
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Hopi Assassin Fly Kachina, "Kokopala" by Delbert Phillips. Dimensions (overall): 8"h. Provenance: Purchased on Ebay from Lenny Bickford, Windham, NH. $69.99. 08/09/15. Previously owned by collector, Rich Hacker, who sold it in 2012.Ì_
Beautifully hand-carved and painted, this Kokopala is truly unique. With a piece of cottonwood root that would seem unusable to most carvers, Phillips shows true ingenuity and talent by turning a fault into an unexpected and surprising gift. He creates a lovely bas relief depicting a Hopi village and foliage inside the knot of the wood, and then continues this subtractive sculptural language around the back in depicting clouds being brought by the music of Kokopala himself. Artist signature on underside of base.Ì_
Delbert Phillips is the son and pupil of prize winning carver Bradford Phillips. With this doll he shows both mastery of craft and a keen talent for storytelling.Ì_
Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $29.99 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounted shipping on multiple purchases. Free shipping if your invoice totals $1,000. or more. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Nose and head feather have been reattached. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.Condition
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