Native American Baskets, Pottery and Hand Crafted Items
Native American Baskets, Pottery and Hand Crafted Items
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The sun is also essential for the growth of crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunface Katsinam sometimes appears with the Morning Singer Katsinam in welcoming the sun as it rises above the horizon. This group will stand on housetops to perform their rituals. The Sunface Katsina also appears in winter dance ceremonies to pray for the Sun’s speedy return and in the Mixed Dances to celebrate his warmth and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coloration of the Sunface Katsina mask is important. The top half of the mask represents the colors that appear at first light; the lower half of the mask represents the colors of the full sun after it has risen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunface Katsina\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e like many of the Hopi Katsinam, represents a celestial body that the Hopi use as a guide for when to plant their very important life-sustaining crops. Without the light and warmth that the Sun radiates all would perish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Lowell Talashoma, Sr. Kachina Dolls - Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lowell-Talashoma-Sr2.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lowell-Talashoma-Sr2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLowell Talashoma Sr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentral to Hopi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereligion, Katsinas are supernatural beings believed to live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. Hopi men embody the Katsina spirits during ceremonies that take place between Winter Solstice and mid-July. The Hopis believe these spirits enable them to live in harmony with nature, ensuring rain, crops, fertility, and good hunting. The Hopi men embody the spirits of these Katsinas by wearing masks and dancing in the plazas of the villages. The dolls, which are carved replicas of the dancers, are given to the children so that they may learn about their people's traditions. The art of carving Katsina dolls has evolved from the old-style block-like figures into today's highly detailed, all-wood dolls with realistic form and action. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver time, Katsina Dolls became more and more sophisticated and included bases for the dolls to stand on and showing the Katsina in “action”- such as dancing or hunting. All Katsina Dolls are carved out of the root of the Cottonwood tree. The Cottonwood tree’s vigorous roots travel far and deep in search of water. 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align=\"left\"\u003eTitle : Sunface (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTawa)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : Lowell Talashoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood, paint, string, yarn and feathers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sunface Katsina, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTawa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, represents many things including the sun’s warmth, hope of shelter for the elderly, and a bright future full of playfulness for the young. The sun is also essential for the growth of crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunface Katsinam sometimes appears with the Morning Singer Katsinam in welcoming the sun as it rises above the horizon. This group will stand on housetops to perform their rituals. The Sunface Katsina also appears in winter dance ceremonies to pray for the Sun’s speedy return and in the Mixed Dances to celebrate his warmth and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coloration of the Sunface Katsina mask is important. The top half of the mask represents the colors that appear at first light; the lower half of the mask represents the colors of the full sun after it has risen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunface Katsina\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e like many of the Hopi Katsinam, represents a celestial body that the Hopi use as a guide for when to plant their very important life-sustaining crops. Without the light and warmth that the Sun radiates all would perish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Lowell Talashoma, Sr. Kachina Dolls - Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lowell-Talashoma-Sr2.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lowell-Talashoma-Sr2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLowell Talashoma Sr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentral to Hopi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereligion, Katsinas are supernatural beings believed to live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. Hopi men embody the Katsina spirits during ceremonies that take place between Winter Solstice and mid-July. The Hopis believe these spirits enable them to live in harmony with nature, ensuring rain, crops, fertility, and good hunting. The Hopi men embody the spirits of these Katsinas by wearing masks and dancing in the plazas of the villages. The dolls, which are carved replicas of the dancers, are given to the children so that they may learn about their people's traditions. The art of carving Katsina dolls has evolved from the old-style block-like figures into today's highly detailed, all-wood dolls with realistic form and action. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver time, Katsina Dolls became more and more sophisticated and included bases for the dolls to stand on and showing the Katsina in “action”- such as dancing or hunting. All Katsina Dolls are carved out of the root of the Cottonwood tree. The Cottonwood tree’s vigorous roots travel far and deep in search of water. There is spiritual importance in this fact, as the Hopis are dry farmers in an arid part of Arizona and the search for water is of critical importance to their culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Katsina : Sunface : Lowell Talashoma
$ 3,500.00
Sunface Katsina by award winner artist Lowell Talashoma. Object : Katsina (Katchina) Title : Sunface (Tawa) Carver : Lowell Talashoma. Origin : Hopi Size : 16" Materials : Wood, paint, string, yarn and feathers The Sunface Katsina, known as Tawa, represents many things including the sun’s warmth, hope of shelter for the elderly, and a bright f...
{"id":8007484506334,"title":"Katsina : White Ogre : Ernest Chapella","handle":"katsina-white-ogre-ernest-chapella","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWhite Ogre Katsina by award winner artist Ernest Chapella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eObject : Katsina (Katchina) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eTitle : White Ogre (Nata'aska)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : Ernest Chapella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood, paint, string, yarn, fur, hide, fabric and feathers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fearsome Nataska always come as a pair. They accompany the Soyoko on their collection trip and usually stand directly behind the member of their crew who is bargaining with the relatives of the children. They make horrible noises, dragging their saws along the side of the house or on the ground. All the while, they keep up a steady stamping that makes the turtle-shell rattles on their legs and sound ominously. They are supposed to be able to eat a child whole; from the very earliest age, the child has heard stories of these monsters - how they would descend on children playing near the village and haul them away to cook and eat. So it is no wonder that the children are petrified at their actual appearance! Usually only dark-colored clothes are put on this Katsina pair, who should have horns. The feather fan is made of turkey feathers which are placed close together to form a large mass behind the head that makes the figures appear much taller and broader. Also the wide belt will be stained red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAbout Katsinas: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentral to Hopi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereligion, Katsinas are supernatural beings believed to live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. Hopi men embody the Katsina spirits during ceremonies that take place between Winter Solstice and mid-July. The Hopis believe these spirits enable them to live in harmony with nature, ensuring rain, crops, fertility, and good hunting. The Hopi men embody the spirits of these Katsinas by wearing masks and dancing in the plazas of the villages. The dolls, which are carved replicas of the dancers, are given to the children so that they may learn about their people's traditions. The art of carving Katsina dolls has evolved from the old-style block-like figures into today's highly detailed, all-wood dolls with realistic form and action. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver time, Katsina Dolls became more and more sophisticated and included bases for the dolls to stand on and showing the Katsina in “action”- such as dancing or hunting. All Katsina Dolls are carved out of the root of the Cottonwood tree. The Cottonwood tree’s vigorous roots travel far and deep in search of water. There is spiritual importance in this fact, as the Hopis are dry farmers in an arid part of Arizona and the search for water is of critical importance to their culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-04-05T14:33:00-07:00","created_at":"2023-04-05T11:09:05-07:00","vendor":"Other Art","type":"Folk Art","tags":["carvings","doll","folk-art","hopi","kachinas","katsina","Native American Art","Newly Added Katsina","other-art","public-product"],"price":350000,"price_min":350000,"price_max":350000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44128639877342,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Katsina : White Ogre : Ernest Chapella","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":350000,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre005.jpg?v=1680730343","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre003.jpg?v=1680730369","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre001.jpg?v=1680730369","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre.jpg?v=1680730369","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre004.jpg?v=1680730369","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre002.jpg?v=1680730361"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre005.jpg?v=1680730343","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":31822842527966,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.663,"height":1400,"width":928,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre005.jpg?v=1680730343"},"aspect_ratio":0.663,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre005.jpg?v=1680730343","width":928},{"alt":null,"id":31822842593502,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.666,"height":1400,"width":932,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre003.jpg?v=1680730369"},"aspect_ratio":0.666,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre003.jpg?v=1680730369","width":932},{"alt":null,"id":31822842659038,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.618,"height":1400,"width":865,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre001.jpg?v=1680730369"},"aspect_ratio":0.618,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre001.jpg?v=1680730369","width":865},{"alt":null,"id":31822842691806,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.65,"height":1400,"width":910,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre.jpg?v=1680730369"},"aspect_ratio":0.65,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre.jpg?v=1680730369","width":910},{"alt":null,"id":31822842560734,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.688,"height":1400,"width":963,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre004.jpg?v=1680730369"},"aspect_ratio":0.688,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre004.jpg?v=1680730369","width":963},{"alt":null,"id":31822842626270,"position":6,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.64,"height":1400,"width":896,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre002.jpg?v=1680730361"},"aspect_ratio":0.64,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Katsina-WhiteOgre002.jpg?v=1680730361","width":896}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWhite Ogre Katsina by award winner artist Ernest Chapella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eObject : Katsina (Katchina) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eTitle : White Ogre (Nata'aska)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : Ernest Chapella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood, paint, string, yarn, fur, hide, fabric and feathers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fearsome Nataska always come as a pair. They accompany the Soyoko on their collection trip and usually stand directly behind the member of their crew who is bargaining with the relatives of the children. They make horrible noises, dragging their saws along the side of the house or on the ground. All the while, they keep up a steady stamping that makes the turtle-shell rattles on their legs and sound ominously. They are supposed to be able to eat a child whole; from the very earliest age, the child has heard stories of these monsters - how they would descend on children playing near the village and haul them away to cook and eat. So it is no wonder that the children are petrified at their actual appearance! Usually only dark-colored clothes are put on this Katsina pair, who should have horns. The feather fan is made of turkey feathers which are placed close together to form a large mass behind the head that makes the figures appear much taller and broader. Also the wide belt will be stained red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAbout Katsinas: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentral to Hopi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereligion, Katsinas are supernatural beings believed to live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. Hopi men embody the Katsina spirits during ceremonies that take place between Winter Solstice and mid-July. The Hopis believe these spirits enable them to live in harmony with nature, ensuring rain, crops, fertility, and good hunting. The Hopi men embody the spirits of these Katsinas by wearing masks and dancing in the plazas of the villages. The dolls, which are carved replicas of the dancers, are given to the children so that they may learn about their people's traditions. The art of carving Katsina dolls has evolved from the old-style block-like figures into today's highly detailed, all-wood dolls with realistic form and action. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver time, Katsina Dolls became more and more sophisticated and included bases for the dolls to stand on and showing the Katsina in “action”- such as dancing or hunting. All Katsina Dolls are carved out of the root of the Cottonwood tree. The Cottonwood tree’s vigorous roots travel far and deep in search of water. There is spiritual importance in this fact, as the Hopis are dry farmers in an arid part of Arizona and the search for water is of critical importance to their culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Katsina : White Ogre : Ernest Chapella
$ 3,500.00
White Ogre Katsina by award winner artist Ernest Chapella. Object : Katsina (Katchina) Title : White Ogre (Nata'aska) Carver : Ernest Chapella. Origin : Hopi Size : 15" Materials : Wood, paint, string, yarn, fur, hide, fabric and feathers The fearsome Nataska always come as a pair. They accompany the Soyoko on their collection trip and usually...
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The Mudhead climbed up the inside of a reed and when he entered this world, covered in mud, he found himself at the base of the Grand Canyon. The hole he emerged from is called the sipapu and every kiva has a small sipapu in the floor to remind the Hopi from whence they came.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMudheads have a unique role within ceremonies. Most people think of the Mudhead as sort of a court jester; however, their irony leads them to be entertaining while being serious. Mudhead Katsinam perform in a multitude of roles within a ceremony. They are an integral part of all dances and perform roles from drumming to interacting with spectators. They are responsible for distributing prizes during games and filling in other roles as needed. They appear in most dances with other Katsinam as well as dancing solo in the Night Dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several Mudheads, differing slightly in appearance and conduct, maybe as many as ten or more. All wear knobbed masks of cotton cloth, stained with the same red clay that is used on their bodies. The knobs of the masks are filled with cotton balls and seeds. Wrapped around the base of the mask is a scarf. They dress solely in black cloth kilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eAbout Katsinas: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentral to Hopi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereligion, Katsinas are supernatural beings believed to live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. Hopi men embody the Katsina spirits during ceremonies that take place between Winter Solstice and mid-July. The Hopis believe these spirits enable them to live in harmony with nature, ensuring rain, crops, fertility, and good hunting. The Hopi men embody the spirits of these Katsinas by wearing masks and dancing in the plazas of the villages. The dolls, which are carved replicas of the dancers, are given to the children so that they may learn about their people's traditions. The art of carving Katsina dolls has evolved from the old-style block-like figures into today's highly detailed, all-wood dolls with realistic form and action. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver time, Katsina Dolls became more and more sophisticated and included bases for the dolls to stand on and showing the Katsina in “action”- such as dancing or hunting. All Katsina Dolls are carved out of the root of the Cottonwood tree. The Cottonwood tree’s vigorous roots travel far and deep in search of water. 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The Mudhead climbed up the inside of a reed and when he entered this world, covered in mud, he found himself at the base of the Grand Canyon. The hole he emerged from is called the sipapu and every kiva has a small sipapu in the floor to remind the Hopi from whence they came.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMudheads have a unique role within ceremonies. Most people think of the Mudhead as sort of a court jester; however, their irony leads them to be entertaining while being serious. Mudhead Katsinam perform in a multitude of roles within a ceremony. They are an integral part of all dances and perform roles from drumming to interacting with spectators. They are responsible for distributing prizes during games and filling in other roles as needed. They appear in most dances with other Katsinam as well as dancing solo in the Night Dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several Mudheads, differing slightly in appearance and conduct, maybe as many as ten or more. All wear knobbed masks of cotton cloth, stained with the same red clay that is used on their bodies. The knobs of the masks are filled with cotton balls and seeds. Wrapped around the base of the mask is a scarf. They dress solely in black cloth kilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eAbout Katsinas: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentral to Hopi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereligion, Katsinas are supernatural beings believed to live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. Hopi men embody the Katsina spirits during ceremonies that take place between Winter Solstice and mid-July. The Hopis believe these spirits enable them to live in harmony with nature, ensuring rain, crops, fertility, and good hunting. The Hopi men embody the spirits of these Katsinas by wearing masks and dancing in the plazas of the villages. The dolls, which are carved replicas of the dancers, are given to the children so that they may learn about their people's traditions. The art of carving Katsina dolls has evolved from the old-style block-like figures into today's highly detailed, all-wood dolls with realistic form and action. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver time, Katsina Dolls became more and more sophisticated and included bases for the dolls to stand on and showing the Katsina in “action”- such as dancing or hunting. All Katsina Dolls are carved out of the root of the Cottonwood tree. The Cottonwood tree’s vigorous roots travel far and deep in search of water. There is spiritual importance in this fact, as the Hopis are dry farmers in an arid part of Arizona and the search for water is of critical importance to their culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Katsina : Mudhead
$ 4,000.00
Mudhead Katsina for sale. Item : Mudhead (Koyemsi) Carver : unknown Origin : Hopi Size : 14" Materials : Wood, leather, clay, string, feathers, shells, canvass and paint It is not unusual for this doll to be called a Mudhead Katsina or a Koyemsi as those are names that have been used for a hundred years or more. According to Hopi lore, the Mud...
