The Story
Buffalo Social Dancer, also known as Kocha Mosairu, by Hopi carver Arvin Saufkie, signed on the base. The Buffalo Dancer is described as a social dancer, and is associated with winter ceremonial dances, often the January dances on the Hopi mesas. The figure is carved in an active dance posture and holds a bow and rattle, with detailed painted clothing, feather elements, and a natural wood base. Buffalo figures are associated with strength, endurance, and prayers connected to abundance and the life-sustaining importance of game animals within Hopi tradition. The doll is a one-piece carving, traditionally carved from a single piece of cottonwood root.
6.75β Doll Height, 7.75β Overall Height

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Buffalo Social Dancer, also known as Kocha Mosairu, by Hopi carver Arvin Saufkie, signed on the base. The Buffalo Dancer is described as a social dancer, and is associated with winter ceremonial dances, often the January dances on the Hopi mesas. The figure is carved in an active dance posture and holds a bow and rattle, with detailed painted clothing, feather elements, and a natural wood base. Buffalo figures are associated with strength, endurance, and prayers connected to abundance and the life-sustaining importance of game animals within Hopi tradition. The doll is a one-piece carving, traditionally carved from a single piece of cottonwood root.
6.75β Doll Height, 7.75β Overall Height








