This Hu katsina was carved around 1930 when the color orange suddenly became popular - even in fashions Back East. You can find it in Navajo rugs and even some Pueblo pottery from that era. It stands 8.5 inches tall and is $875. (SANTA FE)

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

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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. $240. The Hahay’iwuuhti in a cradleboard, made by Manuel Chavarria, measures 12.25 inches from the top to the bottom of the cradleboard. $300 (SANTA FE)

The Mongwa was carved in 1976 by Willard Sakiestewa Sr of the Snake and Yucca Clans. He was well-known for the scenes he painted on the bottom of the stands of the dolls he carved. 13.5 inches tall and $875. (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 Kuwan Koyemsi - one you might see during Powamu. is 11.5 inches high, and about 80 years old. A delicately painted necklace with joclas. $1200 (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. $800 (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. $600. (SANTA FE)