Hopi Kachina / Katsina Hohomana Zuni Maiden by Mike Sakiestewa

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Hopi Kachina: Katsina
by
Mike Sakiestewa
Late 20th Century
Signed on base
11 1/2" h incl. base
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root
This maiden accompanies the Hemis Kachina at the Home Dance (Niman). In the Home Dance no other Kachinas appear, neither clowns nor side dancers, Mana is the only Kachina that accompanies the Hemis at this most sacred dance.
Mike Sakiestewa, a Native Hopi from the village of Moenkopi, Az. He now lives in Laguna Pueblo, NM. He has been carving Kachina's for over 18 years. Hopi Kachina's are made from the root of cottonwood tree's. Mike will go out four wheeling to collect his wood from the banks of the Rio Puerco River east of Laguna.
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