Kachina Expert Barry Walsh Epi. 16, host Dr. Mark Sublette

Barry Walsh aka Buffalo Barry, Hopi Kachina expert, and Suicidologist discusses the Hopi kachina culture including how to determine a genuine Kachina doll's age, through paint, style, and costumes as well as how to spot knock off fake kachina dolls. Understand what characteristics are seen in early Hopi dolls as well as the best contemporary carvers of today. Learn what characteristics are seen in early historic Hopi dolls and a deeper understanding of early Hopi carver's typical works like Wilson Tawaquaptewa and Jimmy K.