Kachina Dolls

by W. Ben Hunt

NECKERCHIEF SLIDES

Mask slides are easily made. Bore a ¾-inch hole for the neckerchief first and the proceed as with any other mask.

For a full figure slide, use only a half round piece of wood, and glue a loop of leather to the back of it.

ALUMINUM

This aluminum slide can be made without welding. The snout is riveted in before bending the mask.

SILVER

Beautiful slides can be made of sterling silver, and since it is easily soldered, more can be added than with other materials. The eyes are inset with turquoise forced into the bezel and then ground off flush.

When the tablette is forced down over the mask it holds everything securely.