Native American, Southwestern USA, Arizona and New Mexico, Hopi People, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A fearsome Black Ogre or Nataska (also Nata 'aska) kachina (katsina) doll, hand carved from wood with painted details and additional attributes. In one hand is a glass trade bead implement, and the other hold a painted cloth, upon his head is a felted hair decorated with a shell, feather, and stone hairpiece. Additional shells are attached to his leather armbands and shoes. Nataska is one of the family of ogre kachinas who guard Soyok Wuhtl (Monster Woman), and his large snout with sharp teeth, ensure that the children in the audience behave during his performance. Size: 5" L x 4" W x 12" H (12.7 cm x 10.2 cm x 30.5 cm) Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #173247