Wood
This Butterfly Maiden Katsina is a very special and delicate piece. The movement shown is wonderful and the colors are a great combination. It stands 16 inches tall and the base measures 5 inches deep.
This dancing stick is an unusual addition to the gallery. It measures 22 inches and the carving on the handle is exquisite.
This is a very unique piece. It is a beaded pipe with leather bindings. The tip of the pipe looks like stone but is made of wood as well. It measures 23 inches.
These are very special hand inlaid knives. The materials used in this bracelet combine together beautifully. There are several sizes ranging from 4 inches to 2 1/2 inches. The blade used is a Schrade.
This Katsina is made of one piece of Cottonwood root. It is signed Honawa. It stands 10 inches tall.
This Badger katchina was made by Tayron Polequaptewa. He is from Second Mesa. The badger is the curer, providing herbal medicine. Also he is a messenger for rain. This piece measures 12 inches tall.
Chester's Katsinas are always made with care and precision. This Roadrunner Katsina has corn husk earrings and a wonderful heshi necklace. It stands 13 inches tall.
This Knifewing is made out of cottonwood root. It has real feathers as ornament and real turquoise earrings and necklace. It stand 15 inches tall.
This Crow Katsina doll can stand upright on it's two feet and can also be hung with the cotton string which is attached to it. It stands 11 1/2 inches.
Mr. Fred is from Third Mesa and is the brother of Malcolm Fred. He has been carving Katsinas since the age of 16, and with suggestions from relatives he has become a fantastic carver. This piece stands 11 1/2 inches.
Mr. Fred has been carving for over 25 years and has won numerous awards. He comes from a very large carving family. His interpretations of particular Katsinas tend to be extremely detailed. This piece stands 11 1/2 inches.
The Red Tail Hawk is known for it's ability to see the overall picture. It soars high above to give that perspective. It is also seen as messenger, visionary, and protector. This beautiful piece is incredibly detailed and stands 17 inches tall.
Neal David Sr. has been carving all of his life. This beautifully detailed Eagle Dancer Katchina is different from his usual Clown Katchinas. This piece stands 12 inches tall.
"Aquarius" would make a great set with "Priestess". Made with the same types of wood but stands 5 inches with a 10 inch circumference.
This Corn woman is made by Dennis Ross. It depicts a Navajo Corn person with a baby on her back. The bun on the back of her head is traditional. The piece stands 7 inches tall.
First Corn Girl, made by Navajo carver Dennis Ross, is a beautiful and speaks of his expertise in wood carving. This piece stands 5 inches tall.
Cradle Boards are a traditional carrier for the babies. The young are swaddled in a blanket and tucked down into the Deer skin pouch and bound up tightly before being put on the back of the Mother. Different tribes make different variations of this same idea.
Cochiti Pueblo on the Rio Grande river in New Mexico is known for their hand hewn drums. Available in many sizes, from small child instrument to extra large coffee table size.
Tom Yazzie- Navajo Folk Art Sculpture Artist- is known for his fine woodcarvings depicting Navajo scenes of silversmiths and weavers. Tom was born in Fort Defiance Arizona in 1930, he has been actively carving since the 1950’s. Tom carves and paints cottonwood, depicting scenes of daily and ceremonial life with great detail and realism. He has a piece in the Smithsonian's American Art Museum.
Featured is a Hemis Kachina that comes with the original selling tag. The tag has Second Mesa Arizona Crafts on it with artist Name, Date made 1985 and the original selling price of $385.00. This Jemez borrowed dancer is the first kachina to bring mature corn to the people, indicating that the corn crop is assured.
