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 Tsili (Chili), A Sikya Sohu (Yellow Star), a Sakwa Sohu (Blue Star) and A Haihai Wuuhti (kattsina grandmother) all by Augustine Mowa III of the Bear Clan from the village of Songoópavi. The Star katsina are 7 inches tall to the top of the feathers while the other two are 6 inches tall. Each is $60 and ALL IN SANTA FE.

A Komantsi or Comanche katsina by Max Curley. This one is 11 inches high and $120. By Hongvi Marquez is this Tohòo or Mountain Lion katsina, just under 7 inches high and $90. Last but not least is a Putsko’moqtaqa (Rabbit Stick katsina or Scorpion katsina) by Randy Brokeshoulder. It is 11 5/8 inches hig to tips of antennae. $120. (ALL in SANTA FE)

A Sólàawitsi by Larsen Harris Jr, 9.25 inches tall and $100. 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. (ALL in Santa Fe)

Three dolls by Hongvi Marquez. An Anak’china or Longhair katsina. 8.75 inches high to feather tip and $60. Next is an Avatshoya or Corn katsina, 7 inches high and $50. A Kwikwilyaqa or Mocking katsina, 6.5 inches high and $50. (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)

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 Hospow or Roadrunner by Ephraim Suqnevahya, it is 16 7/8 inches high and $150. (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 Hilili by Max Curley, this one is 12 inches high to feather tips and $120. (SANTA FE) A Patgna or Squash katsina by Hongvi Marquez. 7.5 inches high and $60. (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)

The first two dolls in the row above were made by Hongvi Marquez. A Hootsani or Raccoon, 7.5 inches high and $50. Next is a Tsa’kwayna, 6 inches high and $50. Last in the row is a Talavay or Early Morning katsina by Tayron Polequaptewa. 15.5 inches high to feather tips and $200. (ALL in SANTA FE)