This remarkable Hopi puppet set was made by Dean Howato, son of the famed Walter Howato, who helped keep old style katsina carving alive through the 1960s, 70s and 80s until it was revived. 9 by 11 inch base. 15 inches tall. Absolutely unique. $2100. (SANTA FE)
Both of these were carved in the style of Tewaquaptewa by his great-grandson, Ryon Polequaptewa. The first one at left is 11.5 inches tall. $600. The second one is 11.5 inches high to feather tips and $400. (BOTH IN SANTA FE)
Tewaquaptewa (1873-1960) was the last traditional kikmongwi of Orayvi Village. He began carving in his very distinctive style in the 1920s. He dolls often suggest specific katsinas but in each case are in fact an amalgam of design elements from several different katsinas. ( See: Barry Walsh, “Kikmongwi as Artist: The Katsina Dolls of Wilson Tawaquaptewa,” Winter 1998, American Indian Art magazine.
This Maraw Katsina was carved in 1973 by Thomas Nahsonhoya. It is unusual to have a doll from this period with such great provenance. 12 inches tall and $300. (TUCSON)
A Hano Mana from the 1940’s. 3 inches high and $200. (TUCSON)
A Toson Koyemsi from the 1940s. 10 inches high and $1,100. (TUCSON)
Also by Pentewa, this Kwewu (Wolf) is 11 inches tall. $2400. (SANTA FE)
A Tsakurshmana or Yellow Corn Maiden ca. 1940. 6 inches high and $1100. (SANTA FE)
A wonderful Snake Dancer carved 60-70 years ago. Note the red tongue on the snake. It is 14 inches high and 11.25 inches wide. $1100. (SANTA FE)
Two post WW2 Katsinas. The one on the left is a Tuneililli, or Small River Katsina. 6 inches high and $300. On the right is a Sipikne or Zuni Warrior Katsina. 5.5 inches high and SOLD. (BOTH in SANTA FE)
A Sio Powamu Katsina from the 1930s to 1940s. 13 inches high and $1,400. (TUCSON)
