Flat Dolls-Putskatihu

Also called "cradle dolls' because they are given to Hopi infants, Putsqatihut or flat dolls are the very oldest form of katsinas dolls among the Hopi. After a child has gone through his or her naming ceremony 20 days after birth, the first one received is the Hahay'i wuuhti or katsina grandmother. The next is the katsinmana or katsina maiden. After that they may receive any katsina doll. The katsinas themselves carve them for the young girls who continue to receive them (usually more fully formed and detailed ones as they grow older) until they are initiated into the Hopi Katsina Society. 

From left to right: a Sikya Sohu (Yellow Star) and a Hahai’iWuuhti (katsina grandmother) by Augustine Mowa III of the Bear Clan from the village of Songoópavi. The Star katsina is 7 inches tall to the top of the feathers while the other is 6 inches tall. Each $60. The next two dolls were both made by Dal’Suhu Not-Afraid. The Hakto is 10 inches high and $90. The Sösöpa or Cricket is 15.5 inches high to tips of grass and $90. (ALL in SANTA FE)

A Komantsi or Comanche katsina by Max Curley. This one is 11 inches high and $120. Next is a Putsko’moqtaqa (Rabbit Stick katsina or Scorpion katsina) by Randy Brokeshoulder. It is 11 5/8 inches high to tips of antennae. $120. A Talwip’angaktsina or Lightning Longhair katsina by Ryan Gashweseoma. 11 inches high and $175. (ALL in SANTA FE)

By Larsen Harris is this Moosa or Cat. 11.5 inches high to feather tip and $100. A Sólàawitsi by Augustine Mowa III. 5.5 inches tall. $60. A Mongwa or Owl katsina by Ruben Saufkie Jr. This one is just under 8.75 inches high and $120. Last in the row is a Hahay’iwuuhti or Grandmother katsina by Aiden Keevama, aged 17. 9.25 inches high to feather tips and $65. (ALL in Santa Fe)

By Hongvi Marquez, an Avatshoya or Corn katsina, 7 inches high and $50. Next is a Hakto or Spirit of the Forest by Dal’Suhu Not-Afraid. 10 inches high and $90. Third in the row is a Tsorposyaqhöntaqa or Turquoise Nose-plug Man. 9.5 inches high and $100. At right is a Hilili, one of the guard katsinas, by Yokvaya Saufkie. 12 inches high and $140. (ALL in SANTA FE)

A Kuwan Kokopelli, unsigned. It measures 9 inches to the feather tip and $65. A Kokopelli by Paul Huma, it is 7.5 inches long and $48. (BOTH IN TUCSON) The Masaw katsina (unsigned) is 12 inches high and $72. (SANTA FE) A Qööqöqlö by Aiden Keevama, 8.5 inches high and $75. (SANTA FE)

By Hongvi Marquez, a Wakas or Cow katsina, 13 inches high and $160. Next is a Katsinmana by Raynard Lalo, 10 inches high to feather tip and $90. A Kipok Koyemsi by Ranier Koruh, 11 inches high to feather tip and $75. (ALL in SANTA FE)

Each of these are by Larry Melendez, of the Butterfly Clan from the village of Sitsom’ovi on First Mesa. They average by 5.5 inches tall and each is $30 to $40. From left to right, top to bottom: Two Qöqölö (yellow for south and black for north), frog SOLD, two different feathered Taawa/Sun, and a Hahai Wuuhti. (TUCSON)

By Ranier Koruh, a Hoototo, or rain priest of the south. 9 inches high and $90. (TUCSON) A Patgna or Squash katsina by Hongvi Marquez. 7.5 inches high and $60. (SANTA FE) A Kooa’a katsina by Evan Martin, 14 inches high to feather tips and $120. (SANTA FE)

The first two are the Warrior Twins, Palongawhoya and Pookhonghoya, grandsons of Spider Woman. The Palongawhoya is 15.25 inches high to feather tip and $125, while the Pookhonghoya is 15.5 inches high to feather tip and $125. By Adam Suetopka.
A Yot’se katsina by Max Curley. 15 inches tall and $185 - and beautifully paited an detailed. (All in SANTA FE)

A Hahay’iwuuhti by Brendan Kayquoptewa. 11 inches and $80. (TUCSON) By Ladamian Polingyumptewa, a Hilili. 9 inches high and $60. At right is a Sootukwnangwu or Sky Deity by Leander Tenakhongva, 20.75 inches high to the feather tip and $185. (These last two are in SANTA FE)

A Navantsìitsiklàwqa* by Randy Brokeshoulder. 7.5 inches high and $80. Next is an Owangaroro or Stone Eater by Hongvi Marquez, 8.5 inches high and $70. By Tayron Polequaptewa is this Heheya. It has been distressed for a vintage feel. 14 inches high to feather tips and $200. (All in SANTA FE)

* Navantsìitsiklàwqa (tears-your-shirt) or Tuutsìitsiklàwqa (tears-your-clothes) is one of the Wawarus or Runner katsinas who challenge Hopi men to races to encourage them to be good runners.

The Paakwa, or Frog, is by Andrew Coriz. 7 inches and $48. Next is a Kookopölö, also by Andrew Coriz. 8 inches and $45. Umtoinaqa or Thunder katsina by Sam Masayumptewa. 10 inches tall and $90. (ALL IN TUCSON)

A Talavay or Early Morning katsina by Tayron Polequaptewa. 15.5 inches high to feather tips and $200. Next is a Kowartaqa or Quail by Hongvi Marquez, 10 inches high and $60. The next two dolls were both made by Wilmer Kaye. The Ngayayataqa or Swaying Man katsina is just a smidge over 8 inches high and SOLD. The Aya or Rattle is just over 11 inches high and $125. (ALL in SANTA FE)