Katsina : White Ogre : Ernest Chapella

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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"}

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He appears at the Mixed Dances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ramon Dalangyawma | Tribal Expressions\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tribalexpressions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ramon.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRamon Albert Jr. Dalangyawma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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"}

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(Katchina) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eTitle : Corn Maiden (Kachin Mana)\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 : 13\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood and paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf all the women who appear with other Kachinas, the Kachina Maiden, or Kachin' Mana, is the most prevalent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe often appears in regular Kachina dances with household ware, accompanied by Long Haired Kachina. Her presence is a prayer for corn. She also honors Mother Earth and her continuing ability to feed her children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lowell-Talashoma-Sr2.jpg\" alt=\"Lowell Talashoma, Sr. Kachina Dolls - Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe\" 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;\" data-mce-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"}

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He carries his gear opposite of regular Katsinam (he must use his right hand rather than his left to draw an arrow from the quiver). This Katsina moves with strange bobbings and little mincing steps. Despite his odd behavior he is an excellent hunter and some consider him quite powerful. In carvings he is often shown holding an eagle or with a deer draped over his shoulder demonstrating his hunting prowess. Marlin did a wonderful job on this carving; one can feel the power in this Katsina figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"Lowell Talashoma, Sr. Kachina Dolls - Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lowell-Talashoma-Sr2.jpg\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lowell-Talashoma-Sr2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLowell Talashoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Katsina:\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\" data-mce-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"}

{"id":7994395066590,"title":"Katsina : Morning Singer : Lauren Honyouti","handle":"katsina-morning-singer-lauren-honyouti","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning Singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsina by award winning artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lauren Honyouti.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eItem : Morning Singer \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Talavai ) \u003c\/span\u003eKatsina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : Lauren Honyouti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood and paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHopi Morning Singers, (Talavai Katsinas) appear in pairs on the rooftops and sing songs, waking the Hopi people in the village. During the day, they would dance with the other katsinas, whom they led and prompted in the singing. They still appear with the other kachinas in the *Powamu Ceremony and are most often standing in a set to one side of the main movement of the procession. Occasionally, they sing as they stand holding their spruce trees and ringing their bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headdress feathers are carved, as is the entire doll.  Incredible work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lauran-Honyouti-Hopi-Puelbo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Artist Image: Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Schaaf.\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLauren Honyouti\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","published_at":"2023-03-31T11:21:59-07:00","created_at":"2023-03-22T12:15:00-07:00","vendor":"Other Art","type":"Folk Art","tags":["carvings","doll","folk-art","hopi","kachinas","katsina","Lauren Honyouti","Native American Art","new-additions","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":44096091881694,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Katsina : Morning Singer : Lauren Honyouti","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":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger.jpg?v=1680286788","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-002.jpg?v=1680286800","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-003.jpg?v=1680286802","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-001.jpg?v=1680286802"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger.jpg?v=1680286788","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Katsina : Morning Singer : Lauren Honyouti","id":31802385596638,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.504,"height":1400,"width":705,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger.jpg?v=1680286788"},"aspect_ratio":0.504,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger.jpg?v=1680286788","width":705},{"alt":"Katsina : Morning Singer : Lauren Honyouti","id":31802385662174,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.527,"height":1400,"width":738,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-002.jpg?v=1680286800"},"aspect_ratio":0.527,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-002.jpg?v=1680286800","width":738},{"alt":"Katsina : Morning Singer : Lauren Honyouti","id":31802385760478,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.453,"height":1400,"width":634,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-003.jpg?v=1680286802"},"aspect_ratio":0.453,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-003.jpg?v=1680286802","width":634},{"alt":"Katsina : Morning Singer : Lauren Honyouti","id":31802385629406,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.436,"height":1400,"width":610,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-001.jpg?v=1680286802"},"aspect_ratio":0.436,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/MorningSinger-001.jpg?v=1680286802","width":610}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning Singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsina by award winning artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lauren Honyouti.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eItem : Morning Singer \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Talavai ) \u003c\/span\u003eKatsina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : Lauren Honyouti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood and paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHopi Morning Singers, (Talavai Katsinas) appear in pairs on the rooftops and sing songs, waking the Hopi people in the village. During the day, they would dance with the other katsinas, whom they led and prompted in the singing. They still appear with the other kachinas in the *Powamu Ceremony and are most often standing in a set to one side of the main movement of the procession. Occasionally, they sing as they stand holding their spruce trees and ringing their bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headdress feathers are carved, as is the entire doll.  Incredible work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.adobegallery.com\/uploads\/Lauran-Honyouti-Hopi-Puelbo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Artist Image: Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Schaaf.\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLauren Honyouti\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"}

{"id":7995359920350,"title":"Katsina : Mudhead","handle":"katsina-mudhead","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMudhead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsina for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eItem : Mudhead (Koyemsi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood, leather, clay, string, feathers, shells, canvass and paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not unusual for this doll to be called a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMudhead Katsina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKoyemsi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas those are names that have been used for a hundred years or more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Hopi lore, the Mudhead was the first being to emerge into this, the Fourth World of the Hopi. 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","published_at":"2023-03-30T14:30:50-07:00","created_at":"2023-03-23T12:38:06-07:00","vendor":"Other Art","type":"kachina","tags":["carvings","doll","folk-art","hopi","kachinas","katsina","Native American Art","other-art","public-product"],"price":400000,"price_min":400000,"price_max":400000,"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":44097831928030,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Katsina : Mudhead","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":400000,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead.jpg?v=1680210672","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-001.jpg?v=1680210671","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-003.jpg?v=1680211035","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-002.jpg?v=1680211035","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-004.jpg?v=1680211035"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead.jpg?v=1680210672","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Katsina : Mudhead","id":31799636099294,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.581,"height":1400,"width":814,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead.jpg?v=1680210672"},"aspect_ratio":0.581,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead.jpg?v=1680210672","width":814},{"alt":"Katsina : Mudhead","id":31799636132062,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.591,"height":1400,"width":828,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-001.jpg?v=1680210671"},"aspect_ratio":0.591,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-001.jpg?v=1680210671","width":828},{"alt":"Katsina : Mudhead","id":31799649698014,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.418,"height":1400,"width":585,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-003.jpg?v=1680211035"},"aspect_ratio":0.418,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-003.jpg?v=1680211035","width":585},{"alt":"Katsina : Mudhead","id":31799636164830,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.493,"height":1400,"width":690,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-002.jpg?v=1680211035"},"aspect_ratio":0.493,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-002.jpg?v=1680211035","width":690},{"alt":"Katsina : Mudhead","id":31799636230366,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.631,"height":1400,"width":883,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-004.jpg?v=1680211035"},"aspect_ratio":0.631,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Mudhead-004.jpg?v=1680211035","width":883}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMudhead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsina for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eItem : Mudhead (Koyemsi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood, leather, clay, string, feathers, shells, canvass and paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not unusual for this doll to be called a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMudhead Katsina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKoyemsi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas those are names that have been used for a hundred years or more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Hopi lore, the Mudhead was the first being to emerge into this, the Fourth World of the Hopi. 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"}

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He guards the perimeter of the dance plaza to keep unsuspecting intruders out of the way.  Mostly seen in the Mixed Dances.  He wears a huzrunkwa or warrior's feather on the crown of his head.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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;\" data-mce-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":"2023-03-31T10:17:47-07:00","created_at":"2023-03-24T11:58:04-07:00","vendor":"Other Art","type":"Folk Art","tags":["carvings","Delbert Sewemanewa","doll","folk-art","hopi","kachinas","katsina","Native American Art","Newly Added Katsina","other-art","public-product"],"price":250000,"price_min":250000,"price_max":250000,"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":44099093135582,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Katsina : Shooting Thunder : Delbert Sewemanewa","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":250000,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder.jpg?v=1680282974","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-001.jpg?v=1680282973","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-002.jpg?v=1680282974","\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-004.jpg?v=1680282974"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder.jpg?v=1680282974","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Katsina : Shooting Thunder : Delbert Sewemanewa","id":31802170147038,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.47,"height":1400,"width":658,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder.jpg?v=1680282974"},"aspect_ratio":0.47,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder.jpg?v=1680282974","width":658},{"alt":"Katsina : Shooting Thunder : Delbert Sewemanewa","id":31802170179806,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.519,"height":1400,"width":727,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-001.jpg?v=1680282973"},"aspect_ratio":0.519,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-001.jpg?v=1680282973","width":727},{"alt":"Katsina : Shooting Thunder : Delbert Sewemanewa","id":31802170212574,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.447,"height":1400,"width":626,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-002.jpg?v=1680282974"},"aspect_ratio":0.447,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-002.jpg?v=1680282974","width":626},{"alt":"Katsina : Shooting Thunder : Delbert Sewemanewa","id":31802170245342,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.484,"height":1400,"width":678,"src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-004.jpg?v=1680282974"},"aspect_ratio":0.484,"height":1400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.navajorug.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ShootingThunder-004.jpg?v=1680282974","width":678}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eShooting Thunder Katsina by award winning artist Delbert Sewemanewa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eObject : Katsina (Katchina) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eTitle : Shooting Thunder (Umtoinaqa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : Delbert Sewemanewa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood, paint, leather, shells, string beads and feathers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Umtoinaqa Katsina, known as the Shooting Thunder Katsina, acts as a guard or policeman during the Bean Dance. He guards the perimeter of the dance plaza to keep unsuspecting intruders out of the way.  Mostly seen in the Mixed Dances.  He wears a huzrunkwa or warrior's feather on the crown of his head.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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;\" data-mce-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"}

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Its prayers and rituals implement a plan of life for the coming year, ceremonially turning back the sun toward its summer path. The longest ceremony on the ceremonial cycle, lasting up to 16 days, sacred rituals are performed in underground chambers called kivas. Many ceremonies involve dancing and singing; the kachinas may even bring gifts to the children. At Soyal time elders pass down stories to children, teaching pivotal lessons like respecting others. The Hopi, The Peaceful Ones (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHopitu Shinumu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), believe everything that will occur during the year is arranged at Soyal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cbr\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. 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Jr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eItem : Soyal Katsina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCarver : Peter Shelton Jr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin : Hopi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSize : 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMaterials : Wood, fur, yarn, string and paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Soyal Katsina also known as Return Katsina, carries the symbol of the Soyal Ceremony, and usually arrives in December and signals the return of a Katsina season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoyal katsinam is an integral part of the Soyal Solstice Ceremony, which begins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon the shortest day of the year, and symbolizes the second phase of Creation at the Dawn of Life. Its prayers and rituals implement a plan of life for the coming year, ceremonially turning back the sun toward its summer path. The longest ceremony on the ceremonial cycle, lasting up to 16 days, sacred rituals are performed in underground chambers called kivas. Many ceremonies involve dancing and singing; the kachinas may even bring gifts to the children. At Soyal time elders pass down stories to children, teaching pivotal lessons like respecting others. The Hopi, The Peaceful Ones (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHopitu Shinumu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), believe everything that will occur during the year is arranged at Soyal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cbr\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"}

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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. 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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"}

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