Hopi Kachina / Katsina - Hummingbird by Alton Pashano

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Antique American Indian Art,
LLC
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Hopi Kachina: Katsina
Hummingbird
by
Alton Pashano
8 3/4" including base
Late 20th Century
Signed on base.
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root
Alton Pashano
is a Hopi Kachina Carver. His incredible works often incorporate bright colors. Alton is a master carver from Hopi 2nd Mesa. He is a member of the Corn Clan. He has been carving Hopi Katsina dolls for over 25 years. He carries on the proud tradition of Hopi Katsina Carvers.
The Hummingbird (
Tootsa
)
intervenes with the gods on behalf of the Hopi people to convince the gods to bring rain. During traditional ceremonies, the Tootsa bobs and calls like a bird while moving with great speed. His songs are prayers for moisture, to help nourish the plants and crops. He may also appear as a runner because he moves fast enough to catch an individual and whip him with his decorative staff. The Hummingbird Katsina appears in the Winter Kiva dances and the spring
Soyohim
dances. The Kiva night dances are performed in underground kivas, or ceremonial rooms. The Soyohim ceremony symbolizes the second phase of creation at the dawn of life and is celebrated during the winter solstice. The Hummingbird Katsina also participates in Katsina Night Dances of March, or the
Angkwa
, as a side dancer.
Due to the fragile nature of kachina dolls, we do not guarantee they will not break during shipping. We do our best to pack them well, but due to their fragile nature and even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachina dolls, please keep this in mind.
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