This remarkable Hopi puppet set was made by Dean Howato, son of the famed Walter Howato, who helped keep old style katsina carving alive through the 1960s, 70s and 80s until it was revived. 9 by 11 inch base. 15 inches tall. Absolutely unique. $2100. (SANTA FE)

These two katsinas date to about 1930 (plus or minus a couple years) During this brief period orange became quite popular. I am told it was a fashionable color Back East, with clothing accented in orange. I’ve not been able to verify that but Navajo rugs and even some Pueblo pottery from the era frequently incorporated orange. The Omaaw or Cloud katsina (which has a tiny missing piece from the left ‘ear’) is 10.5 inches tall and $1600. The Qôtsa Mana or White Maiden is 10.25 inches tall and SOLD. Both in Santa Fe
We will be re-feathering the Omaaw katsina at some point - and will repost when we do.

All four of these were carved in the style of Tewaquaptewa by his great-grandson, Ryon Polequaptewa. Left to right: 11,5 inches SOLD. 11.5 inches tall. $600 12 inches, SOLD and 11.25 inches. SOLD. (ALL IN SANTA FE)

This Maraw Katsina was carved in 1973 by Thomas Nahsonhoya. It is unusual to have a doll from this period with such great provenance. 12 inches tall and $300. (TUCSON)

Tewaquaptewa (1873-1960) was the last traditional kikmongwi of Orayvi Village. He began carving in his very distinctive style in the 1920s. He dolls often suggest specific katsinas but in each case are in fact an amalgam of design elements from several different katsinas. ( See: Barry Walsh, “Kikmongwi as Artist: The Katsina Dolls of Wilson Tawaquaptewa,” Winter 1998, American Indian Art magazine.

Also by Pentewa, this Kwewu (Wolf) is 11 inches tall. $2400. (SANTA FE)

A wonderful Snake Dancer carved 60-70 years ago. Note the red tongue on the snake. It is 14 inches high and 11.25 inches wide. $1100. (SANTA FE)

A Tesuque Eagle Dancer carved in the 1930s-40s time period. 7 inches high and SOLD. The Hopi carved Ye’ivitsai is 7.5 inches tall and carved around 60 years ago. SOLD. The Hahay’iwuuhti in a cradleboard, made by Manuel Chavarria, measures 12.25 inches from the top to the bottom of the cradleboard. $300 (ALL IN SANTA FE)

By Otto Pentewa (Sikovaya) (1886-1961) , a Kookopölö. 8.5 inches tall. $2400. (SANTA FE)

A Wakas or Cow katsina, about-80 years old. It stands 12 inches to the tip of. the feathers. One horn was replaced and, of course, the feathers were replaced as they were about gone. A very charming piece. SOLD. (SANTA FE)

A Payk’ala (literally: Three Horned) katsina from around the 1930s. The left ear was missing and had to be replaced. It was painted a shade different than the original so as to make it clear that it is a replacement. The painted necklace is a very nice touch and something that helps place the era in which it was made. 12 inches tall. SOLD. (SANTA FE)

An old style Heheya also by Manual Chavarria. This one is 11 inches high. In his typical resourceful style, the hair is made from an old mop and the leggings are from a piece of burlap. SOLD. (SANTA FE)

Vintage and Old Style