Cimarron Grover is famous for his quixotic and imaginative carving style, especially his frogs. He stopped carving recently so we feel fortunate to have run across the early and exceptional Pakwaa Mana (Frog Maiden) of his. 18 inches tall. $1800.
The Hoho Mana is by Ryan Gashweseoma and is 9 inches. $350. (TUCSON) Next in the center is an old style Owangaroro or Stone Eater Katsina by Sean Macias. 11.25 inches high and $350. (SANTA FE) The last one in the row is a Yoowe or Priest Killer katsina by Gabriel Lara. 7 inches high and $250. (SANTA FE)
A Sio Ho’ote by Randy Brokeshoulder. 13.5 inches and $600. (TUCSON) In the center is a Talavai’i or Early Morning Katsina by Wally Grover, carved about 20 years ago. 10.75 inches tall. $300 (TUCSON) Last in the row is a Sösöpa or Cricket katsina by Hongvi Marquez. This one is 9.5 inches high to the tips of the grass and $325. (SANTA FE)
A Heheya by Kevin Honyouti. This one is 7.5 inches high to the top of the head and $300. A Hahay’iwuuhti or Grandmother katsina holding a Hohomana cradle doll by Carl Nequatewa. This one is 13.25 inches high and $325. A Qotsa Hon or White Bear Katsina by Raynard Lalo. 10 5/8 inches high and $400. (SANTA FE)
All three dolls in this row were carved by Darance Chimerica (Makwesa is his Hopi name). Each is 9 inches high and $300. From left to right: a Heheya, an old style Turtle katsina, and a Hohoysi. (ALL IN TUCSON)
A Taawa or Sun katsina by Carl Nequatewa. This one is 13 inches high to feather tips and is $275. (SANTA FE)
An old style Butterfly Maiden by Randy Howato. 13 inches tall. Tablita is 9 inches wide. $600 (TUCSON)
At left is Sootukwangw -the sky deity whose named translates as Star-Thunderhead heart. Randy Brokeshoulder. 21 inches and $1,275. (TUCSON)
A Nata’aska by Nick Brokeshoulder. 16 inches to tip of feather and $270. (TUCSON) This Nuvak Mana - Snow Maiden- was carved by Nick Brokeshoulder. 12 inches and $250. (TUCSON) A Sakwa Hu or Blue Whipper katsina by Eric Holmes. 9 inches high not including the base and $300. (SANTA FE)
By Hongvi Marquez, a Kuwan Kookopölö. It is 8 inches high and $300. The Hilili was made by Carl Nequatewa. 11.5 inches high to feather tips and $275. The Koyala or Clown katsina holding a watermelon at far right is by Larry Melendez. This one is 14.25 inches high and $225.A Sakwa Honan Katsina or Blue Badger katsina by Horace Kayquoptewa. This one is 11.5 inches high to feather tips and $280. (ALL in Santa Fe)
By Shawn Deel, a Tasap katsina, two photos to show details, it represents the spirit of the Navajo people. This one is 10.5 inches high and $425. (SANTA FE) Next is a Blue Badger by Randy Brokeshoulder. 10 inches and $270. (TUCSON)
