05 - Kachinas and Dolls
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Homahtoe "Angry" by Ronald Honyumptewa (12.25"), 1995
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L118
$1,495
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: BOOK-PUBLISHED Mooitkunkata "Yucca Skirt" by Keith Torres (15")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
Featured on page 321 of Gregory Schaaf's publication, "Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies" (CIAC American Indian Art Series, Volume Seven). Acclaimed Hopi carver Keith Torres (b. 1963), whose work is sought after across the world, was born and raised at First Mesa and is part of the Coyote and Fire clans. His work is known for their unique bases and unique portrayals. He learned to carve from his uncle, Edward Poleahla, and has won a plethora of awards such as First Place in 1996 at the Gallup Ceremonial. Keith takes a very active part in First Mesa ceremonies and his work incorporates much of his intimate knowledge of Hopi religious ceremonies.
L064
$1,995
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Honan "Older Badger" by Philander Shelton (15")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L205
$1,295
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Kavai-i "Horse" by Thomas Fredericks (11")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
Well-executed example of the less commonly carved horse kachina.
L182
$1,450
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Polik Mana "Butterfly Maiden" by Jonathan Day, Sr. (18")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
Jonathan Day, Sr. is featured on pages 80-81 of Gregory Schaaf's publication, "Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies" (CIAC American Indian Art Series, Volume Seven), along with many examples of his works. He is well-known in the kachina collector's market as a highly talented Hopi kachina carver. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards. Schaaf writes: "Jonathan Day is best known for his sculptural style Katsina carvings. 'I like to carve katsinas the way I see them, and I try to be as realistic as I can. Sometimes I sit for a couple of hours thinking about what I am going to make, what kind of stance I want the doll to have, where I saw the Katsina last, and what it was doing in the dance. I have a spiritual feeling for the dolls as I am carving ... I expect the Katsina dolls to come out nice ... The dolls today are a different form of art rather than the traditional Hopi carved doll.' NDN Arts recorded: 'Jonathan was born in the Hopi village of Hotevilla, Arizona. He attended college in California for a while before working as a carpenter. Jonathan decided to return home to the reservation. He is married with three children. In 1980 he started carving full time. He is known for his ability to bring out the grain of the wood. Sculpture pose is the style he likes to carve because that is the way the Kachinas look when they are dancing. The artist spends time looking at the wood before carving to decide what Kachina would look best and how it will look. He believes that the Kachina has a soul and spirit when it is finished" (81).
L076
$1,095
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Large Vintage Hopi White Bear Kachina by Master Carver Alvin Navasie 13" c.1980s
200929-07
