{"product_id":"hopi-attributed-kachina-dance-sash","title":"Hopi | Handwoven Kachina Ceremonial Sash | Circa Mid 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Southwest, likely Hopi Pueblo Culture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwoven wool and cotton textile with dyed wool embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking ceremonial sash is believed to represent a traditional Hopi Kachina dance sash, handwoven in a cream-colored ground and richly decorated with vibrant geometric embroidery in red, turquoise green, black, white, and muted purple tones. The textile features repeating stepped and diamond motifs framed by bold black pattern bands and red stitched edging, terminating in hand-tied fringe elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKachina ceremonial textiles played an important role within Hopi ritual traditions and were often worn during dances connected to seasonal ceremonies, spiritual observances, and community gatherings. The vivid geometric designs and symbolic motifs are characteristic of Pueblo textile traditions, where pattern and color conveyed spiritual meaning and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece demonstrates a strong visual balance between traditional weaving techniques and decorative embroidered detailing, reflecting the continuation of ceremonial textile production into the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Handwoven ceremonial sash construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Vibrant geometric embroidered motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Traditional Pueblo-inspired symbolic patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Red stitched edging and hand-tied fringe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Strong ethnographic and display appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Decorative ceremonial textile from the American Southwest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Hopi ceremonial culture, Kachina-related garments and sashes formed part of a broader spiritual tradition centered on Katsinam—spiritual beings associated with rain, fertility, agriculture, and ancestral teachings. Ceremonial textiles such as this were often integral to ritual dress and dance regalia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplays age-related wear, scattered discoloration, light staining, and minor thread loss consistent with age and ceremonial use. Overall well preserved with strong coloration and visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 76 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 9 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60–90 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a comparable Hopi Brocade-Style Dance Sash dating to circa 1874–1885 in the collection of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandart.org\/art\/1917.72.a\" title=\"Hopi Brocade-Style Dance Sash – Cleveland Museum of Art\"\u003eCleveland Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/tribal-indigenous-artifacts\" title=\"Tribal and Indigenous Artifacts – Relic \u0026amp; Rarity\"\u003eCollection of Tribal and Indigenous Artifacts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55932089434434,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/First_photo_design_-_2026-08-25T194104.813.png?v=1787739094","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/products\/hopi-attributed-kachina-dance-sash","provider":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}