Very rare and highly collectible Hermes Silk Twill Scarf “Kachinas” by Kermit Oliver.
The background colours are blue, red, yellow, green, etc.
Composition: 100% Silk Twill
Size: 90cm x 90cm
Comes without box.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition.
There are no pulls, stains, discolouration, holes or snags.
The hems are plump. There is no S stamp. Caretag attached.
The story behind
Kachinas are ceremonial dolls given to Hopi children, Pueblo Indians residing in the southwestern part of the United States. The Hopi live peacefully, as their name implies – Hopituh Shi-nu-mu means “The Peaceful People” – , and in harmony with spirits. Ancestors, clouds, gods of fire or rain, mischievous or benevolent spirits are personified in religious ceremonies involving boys from the age of six, during their initiation. A link between the real and invisible worlds, these brightly colored wooden dolls charged with symbolism are given to children to familiarize them with their ancestral beliefs and rituals.