Wood carvings
We carry carvings of many types of wood. Lathe-turned bowls may be found under Original Art by Stephen Lewis . Katsinas are hand-carved from cottonwood root. |  | |
This Katsina "Crow Mother" takes on the shape of the natural wood, bending and bowing. Crow Mother is considered by some to be a contemporary kachina. Harry Bert is half Navajo and half Hopi. Harry learned to carve dolls later in life, while home from school at family gatherings.
By the Artist: "The Hohokam of Southern Arizona were people of long ago who left many valuable pieces of information behind for the people of the desert. In this hot and dry land it was almost impossible to survive under the extreme heat and dry conditions of Arizona. The people relied heavily on the rain that their spirits provided in order to keep them alive another year. These spirits came in many forms and from many directions. With the power to bring rains and winds for the people, these Hoo-Hoogahm were able to use their powers to help the people live in the harsh lands. The Hoo-Hoogahm left their marks as petroglyphs on many of the mountain sides and are in many forms and directions throughout southern Arizona. These are special beings and are protectors of families, homes, plants, animals, waters and the lands. Without strength and will, many people cannot survive and need help, but with our Hoo-Hoogahm spirits, we can live another day knowing that they are there watching over us."
Lathe-turned bowl of maple, wenge and bloodwood by Stephen Lewis, 11" in diameter by 3-1/2" tall.
