| Old Style Hopi Carved Deer Dancer Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)--Doe $150.00 DescriptionThe Deer dancer (Sowi-ingwa) is a social dancer. He helps to ensure that game is plentiful and that sufficient snow comes in the winter to allow a good harvest the following year. This is a doe (Sowi-ingwa Mana), the female counterpart who dances with the Deer dancer.Dimensions: 4.5 in. tall completeSKU: Samuel Masayumptewa--9440B | |
Product name: Old Style Hopi Carved Deer Dancer Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)--Doe SKU:Samuel Masayumptewa--9440B Dimensions:4.5 in. tall complete Description The Deer dancer (Sowi-ingwa) is a social dancer. He helps to ensure that game is plentiful and that sufficient snow comes in the winter to allow a good harvest the following year. This is a doe (Sowi-ingwa Mana), the female counterpart who dances with the Deer dancer. |
| Old Style Hopi Carved Rattle Traditional Racer Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll) $150.00 DescriptionThe Rattle Katsina (Aya) is rarely carved. His name is derived from his mask, which resembles a Hopi rattle given to children at the Powamuya or Niman Ceremonies. Aya is a name for the Hopi dance rattles. These Katsinam come to ceremonies in pairs but race one at a time. Some Aya Katsinam carry yucca whips to swat the loser of each race. The Aya wears a white Rattle mask with painted sun designs on each side. The turquoise portion of the design represents the earth and the primitive swastika, or whirling logs, represent the four directions. The earth is surrounded by a cog wheel in red, representing water and a small white dot in the center of the design which represents moisture. The mask is marked by a black design that looks like stitches. These stitches represent the Milky Way Galaxy, or where we are in the universe.Dimensions: 4.25 in. tall completeSKU: Samuel Masayumptewa--9440D | |
Product name: Old Style Hopi Carved Rattle Traditional Racer Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll) SKU:Samuel Masayumptewa--9440D Dimensions:4.25 in. tall complete Description The Rattle Katsina (Aya) is rarely carved. His name is derived from his mask, which resembles a Hopi rattle given to children at the Powamuya or Niman Ceremonies. Aya is a name for the Hopi dance rattles. These Katsinam come to ceremonies in pairs but race one at a time. Some Aya Katsinam carry yucca whips to swat the loser of each race. The Aya wears a white Rattle mask with painted sun designs on each side. The turquoise portion of the design represents the earth and the primitive swastika, or whirling logs, represent the four directions. The earth is surrounded by a cog wheel in red, representing water and a small white dot in the center of the design which represents moisture. The mask is marked by a black design that looks like stitches. These stitches represent the Milky Way Galaxy, or where we are in the universe. |
| Old Style Hopi Carved Ram Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll) $150.00 DescriptionThe Ram (Pang) is said to have the power to cure the ill and bring rain. This is a great game animal Katsina that is unusual for a carver. This is the female, or ewe (Pang Mana).Dimensions: 4.25 in. tall completeSKU: Samuel Masayumptewa--9440E | |
Product name: Old Style Hopi Carved Ram Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll) SKU:Samuel Masayumptewa--9440E Dimensions:4.25 in. tall complete Description The Ram (Pang) is said to have the power to cure the ill and bring rain. This is a great game animal Katsina that is unusual for a carver. This is the female, or ewe (Pang Mana). |
| Old Style Hopi Carved Clown Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll) $150.00 DescriptionClowns (Koshare) are not Katsinam, though they are an integral part of Pueblo society. During dances, these black-and-white-striped characters portray and punish unacceptable behavior and provide entertainment during breaks in the dancing while reinforcing community values. They are sometimes portrayed with watermelon, to show what gluttons they are.Dimensions: 4.5 in. tall completeSKU: Samuel Masayumptewa--9440F | |
Product name: Old Style Hopi Carved Clown Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll) SKU:Samuel Masayumptewa--9440F Dimensions:4.5 in. tall complete Description Clowns (Koshare) are not Katsinam, though they are an integral part of Pueblo society. During dances, these black-and-white-striped characters portray and punish unacceptable behavior and provide entertainment during breaks in the dancing while reinforcing community values. They are sometimes portrayed with watermelon, to show what gluttons they are. |
| Old Style Hopi Carved Cricket Mana Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll) $150.00 DescriptionCricket Mana (Sosopa Mana) is a female Katsina. She accompanies her racer male counterpart who whips his opponents gently with a yucca whip when he is victorious.Dimensions: 4.75 in. tall completteSKU: Samuel Masayumptewa--9440H | |
Product name: Old Style Hopi Carved Cricket Mana Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll) SKU:Samuel Masayumptewa--9440H Dimensions:4.75 in. tall complette Description Cricket Mana (Sosopa Mana) is a female Katsina. She accompanies her racer male counterpart who whips his opponents gently with a yucca whip when he is victorious. |
