HOPI KATSINA DOLLS
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Katsinmana / Kachina Maiden
The Katsinmana can come in many forms depending on which male kachina she accompanies. In this guise, she is a Hemis Katsinmana. Maker unknown. 7.5” H not including feather.
#013012-1 / $297.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Sa’lakwmana / Shalako Maiden Kachina by Randy Howato
This is an old style carving. She is the sister of the Shalako Taka. 16” H. including feathers.
#013012-2 / $798.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Yöngöktsina / Prickly Pear Kachina by Randy Howato
Yöngöktsina appeared for the first time before the turn of the 20th century. He is most often depicted in kachina dolls rather than seen in dances, where he has only appeared a few times. 12.5” H.
#013012-3 / $540.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Qa’ökatsina / Corn Kachina
Qa’ökatsina can appear in a variety of different dances and represents a prayer for the growth of corn. Maker unknown.
#013012-4 / $1,800.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Tsa’kwayna Kachina
Tsa’kwayna is borrowed from Zuni. He is a warrior kachina who appears most often in January during the Kiva dances. Maker unknown; collected in the Flagstaff area in the late 1920s. 8.75” H.
#013012-5 / $1,500.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Mosayurmana / Buffalo Girl Kachina by Chris Holmes
Mosayurmana appears during the Buffalo Dance during January. 12” H.
#013012-6 / $390.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Si’osa’lako / Zuni Shalako Kachina by Ed Seechoma
Si’osa’lako is the Hopi interpretation of the Zuni Shalako. He is thought to be especially helpful in bringing rain. 20” H.
#013012-8 / $1,200.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Honànkatsina / Badger Kachina
Honànkatsina is a curing kachina. Prayers for the growth of healing herbs are given to him. Maker unknown. 9.5” H.
#013012-9 / $225.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Tasapkatsinmana / Navajo Kachina Maiden
Tasapkatsinmana dances alongside the Tasap kachina but she can also come alone. Her mask is a caricature of the Navajo manner of gesturing with their lower lip. Maker Unknown. 10" H.
#013012-10 / $345.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Flute Maiden Kachina
This is a rare carving of an unmasked female secular figure. Maker unknown. 6.25” H.
#013012-11 / $795.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Mí’aksola / Supai Uncle Kachina by Robert Tewa
Mí’aksola is a side dancer to the Supai kachina and might appear at Second or Third Mesa. He would most likely be costumed differently at each place. 8" H.
#013012-12 / $270.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Kokosori Kachina by Robert Tewa
Kokosori is one of the earliest recorded Hopi kachinas. He was first seen in 1852 at First Mesa. He is best known at Zuni as Shulawitsi. He is small and always portrayed by a boy. 6.5" H.
#013012-13 / $270.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Qötsamosayru / White Buffalo Dancer Kachina by Robert Tewa
Qötsamosayru is a social dancer borrowed from the Eastern Pueblos. Being that he is a white buffalo, he is more sacred than other buffaloes. 7.75" H.
#013012-14 / $270.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Kuwanhehey’a / Colorful Hehey’a Kachina by Neil David
Kuwanhehey’a is a group dancer who is often chosen for the Niman kachina ceremony. The ceremony is for the purpose of asking the supernaturals to bring rain to the corn plants growing in the fields. 7.75" H.
#013012-15 / $399.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Kooyemsi / Mudhead (Drummer) Kachina
Among the best known kachinas, Kooyemsi appear in almost every Hopi ceremony either as clowns, interlocutors, announcers of dances, drummers and many other roles. Maker unknown. 7.5" H.
#013012-16 / $597.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Pàngwkatsina / Mountain Sheep Kachina by Farrell Yuyaheova
9.5” H. including base.
#013012-17 / $650.00CALL 626.799.3070 OR EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
