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Kachina Collection of the Late Thomas Empey

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  • Hopi White Bear Kachina "Hon", William James
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 98

    Hopi White Bear Kachina "Hon", William James

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    $50 - $100
  • Kachina Ripened Corn Kachina "Sio Hemis", Richard Sitko Pentewa
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 99

    Kachina Ripened Corn Kachina "Sio Hemis", Richard Sitko...

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    $250 - $500
  • Hano Clown Kachina "Koshari" by John David
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    $250 - $50
    Lot 100

    Hano Clown Kachina "Koshari" by John David

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    $250 - $50
  • Hopi Crow Mother Kachina "Angwusnasomtaka" by Nate Jacob
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 101

    Hopi Crow Mother Kachina "Angwusnasomtaka" by Nate Jaco...

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    $250 - $500
  • Hopi Clown Kachina "Hano" by Leroy Jim
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 102

    Hopi Clown Kachina "Hano" by Leroy Jim

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    $250 - $500
  • Hopi Roadrunner Kachina "Hospoa"
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 103

    Hopi Roadrunner Kachina "Hospoa"

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    $250 - $500
  • Hopi Yellow Sand Snake Kachina "Tuwatcuah"
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 104

    Hopi Yellow Sand Snake Kachina "Tuwatcuah"

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    $250 - $500
  • Cloud Guard Kachina "Tangik", Clayton Kaniotobe
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 105

    Cloud Guard Kachina "Tangik", Clayton Kaniotobe

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    $250 - $500
  • Hopi Whipper Kachina "Ho", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 106

    Hopi Whipper Kachina "Ho", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Moon Kachina "Hòlolo-Muyao", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 107

    Hopi Moon Kachina "Hòlolo-Muyao", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Cicada Kachina "Mahu", Elmer Adams
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 108

    Hopi Cicada Kachina "Mahu", Elmer Adams

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    $50 - $100
  • Old Style Navajo Kachina "Kau-a", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 109

    Old Style Navajo Kachina "Kau-a", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Germ God Kachina "Ahala", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 110

    Hopi Germ God Kachina "Ahala", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Billy Goat Kachina "Kapicha", Elmer Adams
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 111

    Hopi Billy Goat Kachina "Kapicha", Elmer Adams

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    $50 - $100
  • Hopi Stone Eating Kachina "Owa-ngazrozro", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 112

    Hopi Stone Eating Kachina "Owa-ngazrozro", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Parrot Kachina "Kyash", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 113

    Hopi Parrot Kachina "Kyash", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Navajo Proud Kachina "Kwivi", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 114

    Navajo Proud Kachina "Kwivi", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Bean Kachina "Muzribi", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 115

    Hopi Bean Kachina "Muzribi", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Scavenger Kachina "Uhuhu", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 116

    Hopi Scavenger Kachina "Uhuhu", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Yellow Ahote Kachina "Sikyaahote", Elmer Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 117

    Hopi Yellow Ahote Kachina "Sikyaahote", Elmer Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Corn Boy Kachina "Avachhoya", Shirley Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 118

    Hopi Corn Boy Kachina "Avachhoya", Shirley Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • 1/2 Clown 1/2 Corn "Nah Took Vookeh", Shirley Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 119

    1/2 Clown 1/2 Corn "Nah Took Vookeh", Shirley Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Long-Billed Kachina "Wupomo", Shirley Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 120

    Long-Billed Kachina "Wupomo", Shirley Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Coarse Blowing Sand Kachina "Chiwap" by Shirley Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 121

    Hopi Coarse Blowing Sand Kachina "Chiwap" by Shirley Ad...

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    $100 - $250
  • Kachina by Shirley Adams
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    $25 - $50
    Lot 122

    Kachina by Shirley Adams

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    $25 - $50
  • Hopi Chola Cactus Kachina "Osök'china", Deloria Adams
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 123

    Hopi Chola Cactus Kachina "Osök'china", Deloria Adams

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    $50 - $100
  • Hopi Warrior Woman Kachina "Hé-é-e", Deloria Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 124

    Hopi Warrior Woman Kachina "Hé-é-e", Deloria Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Peacock Kachina, "Tawa Kouna", Delores Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 125

    Hopi Peacock Kachina, "Tawa Kouna", Delores Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Rainbow Kachina, "Tangak", Delores Adams
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 126

    Hopi Rainbow Kachina, "Tangak", Delores Adams

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    $100 - $250
  • Navajo Kachina "Tasap", Conrad Torivio
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 127

    Navajo Kachina "Tasap", Conrad Torivio

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    $100 - $200
  • Hopi Assassin Fly Kachina "Kokopelli", Conrad Torivio
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    $25 - $50
    Lot 128

    Hopi Assassin Fly Kachina "Kokopelli", Conrad Torivio

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    $25 - $50
  • Hopi Snow Kachina "Nuvak'china", Conrad Torivio
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 129

    Hopi Snow Kachina "Nuvak'china", Conrad Torivio

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Ho'óte Kachina, Conrad Torivio
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 130

    Hopi Ho'óte Kachina, Conrad Torivio

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    $100 - $250
  • Pot Carrier Man Kachina "Sivu-i-quil Taka", Conrad Torivio
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    $25 - $50
    Lot 131

    Pot Carrier Man Kachina "Sivu-i-quil Taka", Conrad Tori...

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    $25 - $50
  • Hopi Kokopelli Rattle "Kokopalo" by Conrad Torivio
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 132

    Hopi Kokopelli Rattle "Kokopalo" by Conrad Torivio

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    $50 - $100
  • Hopi Earth God Kachina "Masau'u", Floyd Torivio
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    $25 - $50
    Lot 133

    Hopi Earth God Kachina "Masau'u", Floyd Torivio

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    $25 - $50
  • Hopi Prevent Witchcraft Kachina "Hilili" by Clifford Torivio
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    $25 - $50
    Lot 134

    Hopi Prevent Witchcraft Kachina "Hilili" by Clifford To...

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    $25 - $50
  • Hopi Long-haired Kachina, "Angak-China", Joseph Duwyenie
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 135

    Hopi Long-haired Kachina, "Angak-China", Joseph Duwyeni...

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    $100 - $200
  • Koroasta Kachina, Fermin Torivio
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 136

    Koroasta Kachina, Fermin Torivio

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Antelope Kachina "Chop", Willard Torivio
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 137

    Hopi Antelope Kachina "Chop", Willard Torivio

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    $100 - $250
  • Heart of the Sky God Kachina "Sotuknangu", Winston Duwyenie
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 138

    Heart of the Sky God Kachina "Sotuknangu", Winston Duwy...

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    $50 - $100
  • Hano, Long-Haired Maiden Kachina "Hano Mana", Tyrone Duwyenie
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    $25 - $50
    Lot 139

    Hano, Long-Haired Maiden Kachina "Hano Mana", Tyrone Du...

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    $25 - $50
  • Hopi Field Mouse "Homich Hoya", Bert Jones
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 140

    Hopi Field Mouse "Homich Hoya", Bert Jones

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Kachina Chief's Lieutenant "Aholi", Bert Jones
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 141

    Hopi Kachina Chief's Lieutenant "Aholi", Bert Jones

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Cicada Kachina "Mahu", Bert Jones
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 142

    Hopi Cicada Kachina "Mahu", Bert Jones

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Mud Head Singers Kachina "Koyemsi", Roy Fredericks
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 143

    Hopi Mud Head Singers Kachina "Koyemsi", Roy Fredericks...

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    $100 - $250
  • Cold-Bringing Woman Tewa Kachina "Horo Mana", John Fredericks
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 144

    Cold-Bringing Woman Tewa Kachina "Horo Mana", John Fred...

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    $100 - $250
  • Hopi Rattle Racer Kachina "Aya", Alph H. Secakuku
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 145

    Hopi Rattle Racer Kachina "Aya", Alph H. Secakuku

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    $100 - $250

Auction Description

Kachina Collection of the Late Thomas Empey by Witherell's
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. A thorough record of each item underscores his passion for the traditions of the Hopi and other western tribes from which they derive. His curation emphasizes family lineage of artists as Kachina doll carving is passed on from one generation to the next These carefully chosen figures exemplify uniqueness, quality and creativity of each selectively chosen artist. What resulted, is a well crafted collection that represents the most revered of the past tradition and the most promising of the future of this sacred art form. Read more
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