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.
Seven dolls by the late Delbridge Honanie of the Bear Clan from Songóopavi Village on Second Mesa. 1946-2017. He was a member of the influential Artists Hopid group, founded in 1973. 5 inches tall (not including feathers) Each is $65 and all are in Tucson.
By Nick Brokeshoulder, a Hano Mana. She is 11 inches high and $90. A Sösöpa or Cricket katsina by Leander Tenakhongva. Just under 17 inches high to tips of grass and $80. A Talavay or Early Morning katsina by Alvin Selina. 9.25 inches high to feather tip and $80. (ALL IN SANTA FE)
A trio of dolls by Hongvi Marquez. Left to right: A Hahai’iwuuhti or Grandmother, 8 inches high and $50; a Koyemsi or Mudhead, 10 inches high and $65; A Kyarkatsina or Parrot, 8.5 inches high and SOLD. (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. 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. This Hilil was carved by Sedrick Ahonewa, from the village of Hotvela. 12 inches tall. $125 A sosopa or Cricket by Randy Brokeshoulder. 14 inches to the top of the suhu or grass. SOLD. (ALL IN TUCSON)
A Sootukwnangwu or Sky Deity by Leander Tenakhongva, 20.75 inches high to the feather tip and $185. (SANTA FE) A Hahay’iwuuhti by Brendan Kayquoptewa. 11 inches and $80. (TUCSON) A Laguna Corn katsina by Wayland Namingha Jr. 16 1/8 inches high to feather tips and $150. (SANTA FE) A Wakas or Cow katsina by Isidor Abeyta, 13.5 inches high and $185. (SANTA FE)
A Kuwan Kookopölö or Fancy/Colorful Kokopelli by Lean Monongye. 8.25 inches high and $50. A Qööqöqlö by Lean Monongye, 9.75 inches high and $50. A Hakto by Dwight Monongye, 9.5 inches high and $80. (All in SANTA FE). The Qao Tiyo or Corn Boy was carved by Devon Poseyesva. 10.5 inches tall and $80 (TUCSON)
The Paakwa, or frog, is by Andrew Coriz. 7 inches and $48. Next is a Kookopölö, also by Andrew Coriz. 8 inches and $45. The last is a Kuwan Heheyà by Qöyangnuvtu Mowa. 10 inches including feather and $65. (TUCSON)
The Heheya is just over 16 inches high to feather tip and $120. (SANTA FE) Huru-ing Wuhti - Cold Bringing Woman. By Andrew Coriz of the Sun Clan from Munqapi village. 10.5 inches tall and $65. (TUCSON) A Frog who seems anxiously anticipating something, was carved by Sam Masayumptewa. 9 inches tall and $85 (TUCSON)
A Hahai’iwuuhti or Grandmother katsina by Eric Kayquaptewa. 15 inches high to the top of her head and $160. (SANTA FE)
A Corn Dancer by Leonard Honahnie. This one is 16.5 inches high to feather tip and $175. (SANTA FE)
A Hilili or Guard katsina by Brennon Collateta. It is 14 inches high to feather tip and $150. (SANTA FE)
This Qööqöqlö by Ryon Polequaptewa is ~14 inches and is $400. (SANTA FE)
To combat the intrusion of non-Hopi traditions, specifically Santa Claus and Christmas, he was assigned the task of taking presents to Hopi children just before Christmas Day. He is also known as a storyteller.