The Hopi carve these katsinam as sculptures instead of the full-figure katsinam in order to show their own artistic ability. The full-figure katsinam of the Hopi have to be carved accurately with regard to the colors, clothing, masks, etc. These sculptures give the artist the freedom to let the wood guide the shape of the figure, use multiple figures on one piece of wood, use colors and symbols as they like. These pieces are wonderful works of art, we hope you enjoy this group as much as we do.
