These are katsinas that measure 7 inches or less
-a growing trend with a number of Hopi katsina carvers
All of the dolls in the row above were made by kevin Quanimptewa and are each approximately 2 inches high. Each is $70. From left to right: , a Hahay’iwuuhti, Paakwa Mana, a Hano Mana and a Katsinmana. (ALL in SANTA FE)
By Hongvi Marquez, a Putskòokatsina or Rabbit Stick katsina, 6.5 inches high and $100. Next is an Angwusanomtawa or Crow Mother by Eric Kayquaptewa, a measuring just over 6 inches high and $150. The last on is a Sivutootovi by Augustine Mowa III, this one represents a Soot Fly. 7.5 inches high and $200. (ALL in SANTA FE)
A Sivutootovi by Hongvi Marquez, 6 inches high and $75. The next one is by Kevin Quanimptewa. A Wikchina or Greasy Hand katsina ($85). Each one is ~3 inches high. The Yot.se’e* was made by Hongvi Marquez. 6 5/8 inches high and $100. (ALL in SANTA FE)
*This particular carving represents the Yot.se’e katsina dancer who in turn represents the spirit of the Apache people while some Hopi say he represents the Paiute people and is called Paiutsi.