05 - Kachinas and Dolls
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Pair of Navajo Dolls: Male and Female (5"), c. 1970
5 inches
Two yarn dolls, fairly uncommon dolls to find. From a private collection.
915-08
$125
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Ho'o'te or Ahote "Whipper" (17"), c. 1960
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
110930-05
$2,200
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Antique Hopi Kachina: Honan "Badger" (17"), c. 1950-1960
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 17 inches
Large size, holding rattle and bow with cloth kilt and yarn attachments.
050911-08
$1,198
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Antique Hopi Kachina: Corn Maiden, Route 66 Style (5.5"), c. 1940-1950
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
With early pigments and kaolin clay.
170110-03
$395
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Antique Hopi Kachina: Zuni Shalako (12.5"), c. 1940-1950
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
170110-10
$295
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Antique Hopi Kachina: Large Kahaila "Hunter" (23"), c. 1940
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
Large kachinas such as these were often commissioned by Indian gallery owners for window displays. They are quite uncommon. The feathers on this doll have been restored.
040301-04
$1,498
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Badger by Wally Grover, "1st Mesa '03" (12"), 2003
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
In excellent condition.
121025-12
$450
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Koshare Clown "Satisfaction" by William Lucio (11"), 1999
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 11 inches
By Hopi/Zuni carver William Lucio, apprenticed to his uncle, famed Hopi clown carver Marlin Pinto. Black and white striped Koshare Clown, also known as the Hano Glutton, sitting with watermelon. The clowns depict anti-social behavior and serve as lessons for the Hopi youth.
000418-03
$995
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Kachina: Zuni Clown by William Lucio, nephew of Marlin Pinto (3.5"), 1997
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 3 1/2 inches
Depicting a small clown in a business suit, this is a classic example of Indian humor as this clown usually mimics the white man to entertain the crowd at ceremonies.
000418-08
$395
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: Koshare Koyala "Clown" (16"), 1995
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
Signed.
1756-03
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Kachina: Navajo Yei-Bei-Chai (8.5"), 1995
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 8 1/2 inches
A rarely-seen Navajo Yei-Bei-Chi doll. Also known as the "blue faced dancer," the Yei-Bei-Chi is the primary deity of the Navajo. Unlike many Navajo Hopi-style kachina dolls which are not traditional, this Yei-Bei-Chi is the traditional figure in Navajo religious belief.
it70-07
$295
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Shaliko Taka and Mana Katsinam by John Piestewa (16.5"), 1993
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 16 1/2 inches
John Piestewa is a featured and listed Hopi carver in Gregory Schaaf's publication, "Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies," page 244.
1355-09
$595
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Navajo Kachina by G. Yazzie Jr.: "Hovanaya" Shalako, Carved Alabaster (11" ht x 4.25" w x 3.5" l), 1993
Alabaster
120201-22
$1,450
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Monster Woman (15"), 1980
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 15 inches
A large and impressive doll.
111015-13
$225
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Double Hopi Kachina: Bighorn/Ram and Deer, One-Piece Style, by Valjean Lalo (13.25")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 13 1/4 inches
Signed "Valalo."
980910-09
$2,695
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Badger by Coolidge Roy Jr. (8")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
151120-02
$650
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: Book-Published Uhuhu "Scavenger" with Mudhead by Keith Torres (14 1/4")
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). The Scavenger kachina is a rare figure who depicts a looter of the ruins of Awatovi. Located on Antelope Mesa, Awatovi was destroyed by rival factions from other villages who opposed the adoption of Catholicism into the tribe. One legend has it that it eats everything in its path, especially Koyemsi and Koshari clowns. It is always on a relentless search for "food" and the clowns fear it. The story does have a happy ending, however, as the clowns always escape and the Scavenger has to look elsewhere for food.
L062
$3,495
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Chief, Second Mesa, by Raynard Nasingoetewa (8.5")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L050
$995
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Crazy Rattle by S. Jackson (10")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L279
$695
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Eagle with Infant, by J. David (9.5")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
170512-06
$450
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Hochani "Chief" by Sandra Suhu (12")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L185
$695
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: Koroasta "Dress" by Hershel Talashoma Jr. (9.25")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L264
$395
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Koroasta "Dresser" by Watson Namoki (5.75")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L204
$395
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Koyemsi "Mudhead" (9.75")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
150501-05
Sold
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Kuwan Heheya by Raymond Chee (4.75")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L129
$595
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Kwivi "Overly Dressed" by Keith Torres (13")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
A superior example by a master carver. 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.
L071
$1,995
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Lenang "Flute," One-Piece Style, by Ros George (11.5")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
Master carver Ros George is one of about 20 carvers profiled in the 1985 Theda Bassman book, "Hopi Kachinas and Their Carvers." He does all his carving with a pocket knife and detail work with a razor blade knife.
L022
$3,800
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Mockingbird (10")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 10 inches
151120-08
$295
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Mountain Lion by Stewart Lanza (11")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
One foot is glued to the base, as pictured.
181211-09
$495
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Mudhead (10.5")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 10 1/2 inches
130321-01
$245
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Old Man Koyimsi (Mudhead) by Dave Koots (10.75")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
Koyimsi or Koyemsi (both meaning Mudhead) kachinas are perhaps the most famous of all Hopi kachinas, as they participate in almost every Hopi ceremony as clowns, interlocutors, drummers, or announcers. They play games with the Hopi and reward the winners with food and clothing. Used traditionally to pass on the beliefs of their culture, Hopi Kachina dolls are a beautiful and highly sought after Native art form.
050509-01
$895
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, Hopi Kachina: Seated Mudhead Painting Infant Kachina, by S. Talas (6")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
170512-09
$330
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Seated Mudhead Painting Infant Mudhead, by S. Talas (6.75")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
170512-08
$330
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Situlili "Snake" by William James (12.5")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
William James is from the Rabbit and Tobacco Clans of Hopi Pueblo. He has been carving since before 1980, and he currently resides in Hotevilla at Third Mesa. He is an awarded and listed artist and is featured in publications, galleries, and museums.
1355-08
$495
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Solung Nangu "Heart of the Sky God" by Samuel Kayquoptewa (13")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
By Samuel Kayquoptewa (b. 1964), who has been an active artist since the 1980s and resides in Hotevilla of Third Mesa.
L078
$2,295
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Tawa Koyung "Peacock" by Alfred "Bo" Lomahquahu (3.75")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 3 3/4" ht
Bo Lomahquahu (b. 1964) is one of the top contemporary carvers working in extremely fine detail.
L011
$698
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Warrior Mouse (8")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 8 inches
151120-03
$475
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: White Bear by Preston Ami (9")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 9 inches
151120-07
$425
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: White Bear, Black Bear at Base, by Milton Howard (9")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
White bear kachina is a healing kachina.
171227-05
$850
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Hopi Kachina: Zuni Hoho Mana "Maiden" by Watson Namoki (6")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
L198
$395
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Huge Vintage Hopi Deer Kachina by Master Carver Ros George 20" c.1980s
One finger broken on right hand, two fingers broken and glued on left hand, otherwise in excellent condition.
200929-08
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Koasati/Coushatta (Elton, LA) Doll: Girl in Pine Needle Basket, by Rosebel Sylestine (5" l x 1.25" d)
090824-13
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Large Vintage Hopi Dual Snow & Corn Maiden Kachina by Wilmer Kay 12"
200929-06
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Large Vintage Hopi White Bear Kachina by Master Carver Alvin Navasie 13" c.1980s
200929-07
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Miniature Hopi Kachina: Death Fly (1.5")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
150501-12
$95
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Miniature Hopi Kachina: Ogre by B. Yanez (1.75")
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root, 1 3/4 inches
120717-08
$175
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Navajo Kachina: Toson Koyemsi "Mudhead" by Yazzie Family (10")
Cottonwood root, 10 inches
151120-11
$150
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Pair of Dolls from the Thomas E. Mails Collection: Grass Dancers, with Prize Ribbon (15")
Ribbon reads, "First Premium, Coconino County Fair."
130420-07
$2,200
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Seven Piece Set of Hopi Kachinas and One Pueblo Mother Carving: Route 66
Hand Carved and Painted Cottonwood Root
190702-02
$295
05 - Kachinas and Dolls, Sioux Doll: Grass Dancer on Wood Stand (12.5")
11 3/4"h + 3/4"h stand
With minor damage as pictured. Complete and intact, this is a uncommonly seen example.
051128-02m
$598
