A figure carved in the round, not a plate with a picture on it.
The 3D Standing Kachina Doll Pendant is a full sculpture — finished on the front, the back and both sides, so it reads as an object rather than a relief. At 3.25” tall it is the largest piece we build in this style, and the profile view is as considered as the front: arms standing out from the body, the kilt turning in space, the boots set apart.
The figure wears a tall rounded case mask topped by a straight polished crossbar, with small tabs at the temples. A thick segmented ruff circles the neck in satin, and below it the body, arms and legs are worked all over in raised round bosses against a high polish — a texture that carries the light down the whole length of the piece.
A sash crosses the chest on the diagonal and both hands come forward together holding a short staff. From the waist hangs a broad satin kilt cut with a stepped geometric border, and the legs finish in banded cuffs at the ankle above heavy plain boots with turned-up toes.
The finish alternates deliberately: bright polish on the dotted body, satin on the ruff, the kilt and the boots. On a piece this large that keeps the eye moving from top to bottom instead of settling on a single glare.
The bail is a wide flat polished band sitting behind the crossbar so the figure hangs upright and square on the chain.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Sculpted in the Round – Finished on all four sides, with a profile worked as carefully as the front
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Our Largest Figural Pendant – 3.25” tall before the bail
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All-Over Raised Bosses – Round studs worked across body, arms and legs against a bright ground
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Alternating Finishes – Satin ruff, kilt and boots set against the polished body
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Carved Kilt Border – Stepped geometric pattern cut into the hanging panel
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Solid Gold Throughout – No stones and no plating
Made to order, turnaround time is typically 2-4 weeks.
Specifications
| Dimensions |
3.25” in height, not including bail |
| Bail Opening |
6mm |
Estimated Weight by Purity
| Purity |
Approx. Weight |
| 10K |
129.0g |
| 14K |
146.2g |
| 18K |
172.0g |
| 22K |
200.0g |
| 24K |
215.0g |
Product Origin
This pendant is designed and made to order by Matthew The Jeweler. It is not an American Indian product and is not produced by a Native American artisan, tribe, or tribal enterprise. It is a gold figure made in the style of a kachina doll and is offered as such.
Approximate Weight Notice
Due to the handcrafted nature of our jewelry and natural variations in gold alloys, listed weights are approximate. Minor differences may occur from piece to piece. These variations are a normal part of fine jewelry production and reflect the individuality of each item. For any changes or questions, please use the "Custom Work" page.
