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 to the top of the head. Each is $70. From left to right: a Hahay’iwuuhti, Paakwa Mana, a Flute Maiden, an owl woman and a katsinamana. (ALL in SANTA FE)
The five dolls above were all made by Kevin Quanimptewa, the first four are all ~3” high to the top of the head. Left to right: The Koyala is $100. The Paakwa or Frog katsina, $85. A Mongwa or Owl, $85. An Owl Woman, $80. (All in SANTA FE) The Corn Maiden by Kevin is in Tucson. 2 inches and $75.
All three of the dolls in the row above were made by Hongvi Marquez. Left to right: A Sivutootovi, 6 inches high and $75. The Yot.se’e* is 6 5/8 inches high and $100. A Putskòokatsina or Rabbit Stick katsina, 6.5 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.