Cottonwood Carving. Old Unfinished Kachina (?). American 2024 Southwest. From Arizona Estate. Unusual Rare Vintage Possibly Hopi. 12" Primative..

Cottonwood Carving.
Old Unfinished Kachina (?). It appears to be a tiny, four-inch kachina, still attached to the cottonwood root, which is about 12" long.
American Southwest.
From Arizona Estate.
This came from a Chicago estate, the family had a second home in Arizona for several generations. I purchased about a dozen pieces from this collection.
Unusual and Rare, I believe this is from circa the 1930s/40s. Not entirely sure.
Possibly Hopi. If this is a Native American piece, it is sure to be Hopi. They are located in Arizona, and this is the type of tribal arts/crafting which the Hopi did. Kachinas were used for teaching children about the various aspects of Hopi culture.
CONDITION:
Wood has a big split, very visible in the photos.
Paint worn / chipped
Please view closely, as this is very old and has been handled, etc.
UNUSUAL
This may be of interest to collectors, as it appears to be something uncommon - cannot find another like it.
Please, please view the photos at 2024 full size to make your own determination regarding this piece. I am happy to answer questions, if I am able.
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