Broadface Whipper Kachina Item Type_Concho Belt Navajo Weaving in the Ganado

Navajo Weaving in the Ganado Regional Style by Dralinda Nez

Circa 1980s Finely Woven Two Grey Hills with a Brown Background and Featuring all Homespun Native Wool

Sterling Silver Pendant set with Natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise from Nevada

Miniature Navajo Chinle / Wide Ruins

Hand-carved from pink alabaster in 1982 by Mescalero Apache artist Gilbert Vasquez

Broadface Whipper Kachina Item Type_Concho Belt Navajo Weaving in the GanadoHand Carved and Painted Hopi Broadface Whipper (Wuyak Kuita) Kachina with Feathers and Holding Yucca Whips. The Broadface Whipper is a disciplinary Kachina who maintains order during ceremonies. He carries yucca whips and uses them symbolically to enforce rules and respect. His striking, broad faced mask and commanding presence reinforce his authority. Old style Kachinas are traditionally made with a loop or string so they can be hung on a wall for