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TEWAQUAPTEWA

circa 1932

Tewaquaptewa, (1873-1960), the last traditional kikmongwi of Orayvi Village, began carving in his very distinctive style in the 1920s.   His dolls often suggest specific katsinas, but in each case are in fact an amalgam of design elements from several different katsinas.





Also see: Barry Walsh, "Kikmongwi as Artist: The Katsina Dolls of Wilson Tawaquaptewa," Winter 1998, American Indian Art magazine.


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