Above are three katsinas by Darance (Makwesa) Chimerica, each $350. At left is a 13 inch tall Natukvika. In the middle is a 12 inch tall Sakwa Honan, or Blue Badger katsina. On the right is a 11.5 inch tall Navookatsina, or Cactus Flower. (All in Tucson).
Two “Tewasquaptewa dolls” by Ryon Polequaptewa of the Sun Clan from the village of Songóopavi on Second Mesa. Ryon took inspiration from the dolls carved by his great-grandfather, Wilson Tewaquaptewa (1873-1960), who was the last traditional kikmongwi of Orayvi Village. Ryon created these dolls in Tewaquaptewa’s iconic style, which is a mixture of attributes from several katsinas, something Tewaquaptewa began in the 1920s and were not meant to represent a particular katsina or concept. The range from 10 to 11 inches without the feathers and are $450 each. An Isöö by Ramson Lomatewama, who is also a well-regarded glass artist. 17 inches tall. $300 (ALL IN TUCSON)
See: Barry Walsh, “Kikmongwi as Artist: The Katsina Dolls of Wilson Tawaquaptewa,” Winter 1998, American Indian Art magazine.
Cimarron Grover is famous for his quixotic and imaginative carving style, especially his frogs. He stopped carving recently so we feel fortunate to have run across the early and exceptional Pakwaa Mana (Frog Maiden) of his. 18 inches tall. $1800. (SANTA FE).
A Paakwamana or Frog Maiden by Lorren Talashoma. 8.75 inches high and $350. The Paakwa or Frog was carved by Logan Honanie. 10.5 inches tall and $375. Jared Quamahongnewa carved this ‘fraidy frog - or at least he looks stunned to me. 9 inches tall. $300. This Paakwa was carved by Jordan Saufkie, a younger carver. 9 inches tall and $300. (ALL IN SANTA FE)
The Hoho Mana is by Ryan Gashweseoma and is 9 inches. $350. (TUCSON) An old style Sólàawitsi or Sun Speaker by Hongvi Marquez, 12 inches high to feather tips and $350. (SANTA FE) A Katsinmana by Nick Brokeshoulder, 12 inches high and $260. (SANTA FE)
A Sio Ho’ote by Randy Brokeshoulder. 13.5 inches and $600. (TUCSON) In the center is a Talavai’i or Early Morning Katsina by Wally Grover, carved about 20 years ago. 10.75 inches tall. $300 (TUCSON) Last in the row is a Sösöpa or Cricket katsina by Hongvi Marquez. This one is 9.5 inches high to the tips of the grass and $325. (SANTA FE)
By Brendan Kayquoptewa, a Hospowkatsina or Roadrunner, 13 inches high to feather tips and $325. In the center is a Ngayayataqa or Swaying Man katsina by Tayron Polequaptewa. 12 inches high to feather tips and $450 ON HOLD. Last in the row is a Hópöngaw or Woodpecker katsina by Randy Brokeshoulder. 11 inches high to feather tips and $300. (All in SANTA FE)
A Hahay’iwuuhti or Grandmother katsina holding a Hohomana cradle doll by Carl Nequatewa. A Manang.ykatsina or Lizard katsina, also unsigned. He is painted with man made paints. 12 inches high and $300. A Sakwa Honan Katsina or Blue Badger katsina by Horace Kayquoptewa. This one is 11.5 inches high to feather tips and $280.(ALL in SANTA FE)
One of the two warrior Twins, Palöngawhoya by Nick Brokeshoulder. 20 5/8 inches high to feather tip and $525. The next one in the row is by Nick’s son Randy, a Wikchina or Greasyhand katsina. 9 inches high and $270. Last in the row is a Morivosi or Bean katsina by Raynard Lalo. This one is 12 inches high and ON HOLD. (ALL in SANTA FE)
By Hongvi Marquez, a Kuwan (Fancy/Colorful) Kokopelli, 8 inches tall and also $300. Next is an Umtoynaqa or Thunder katsina by Darance (Makwesa) Chimerica. 12.5 inches high and $350. At right is a Siyangephoya or Left-Handed Hunter katsina by Larry Melendez. 11.5 inches high and $300. (ALL in SANTA FE)
The Left-Handed katsina is one of the Mahk or Hunter katsinas. He is said by some Hopi to represent hunters from the Chemehuevi tribe, who live in the desert along the lower Colorado River.
