Lots of new additions to the katsina galleries! Also to the Santa Fe Zuni+ fetish page
This beautiful concho belt dates to around 1930-40. The conchas are each 2 inches diameter. It was redesigned, adding the vintage fluted buttons about 20-25 years ago. $3000 (SANTA FE)
280 pages of work by twenty poets, including several of my favorite: Layli Longsoldier, Natalie Diaz, dg okpik and Trevino Brings Plenty. $20 (TUCSON)
Hopi carver Leander Tenakhongva just brought in this great Hilili katsina in during Indian Market. 26 inches tall. $600 . (SANTA FE) More katsinas that came in that weekend will be posted over the next several days.
Two outstanding bolo ties by the incomparable Leonard Nez. Details in our Buckles and Bolo Gallery
Above are 4 Hopi sifter baskets made by Shanna Patterson. The small basket at front left is $90. The medium sized one at front right is $120, and the two large baskets in back are each $160. (SANTA FE)
An alabaster wolf by Cody Nastacio. 3 inches long and $60. (TUCSON)
An old style Maahkvaho with a distressed finish. He is one of the hunter katsinas. Carved by Tayron Polequaptewa. 10 inches tall and $350. (SANTA FE)
A Soongwuqa or Milkyway katsina, 11.75 inches tall, by Augustine Mowa III of the Bear Clan from the village of Songoópavi on Second Mesa. $300 (SANTA FE)
By Max Curley of the Corn Clan from Musangnovi Village. I picked this up from him last Saturday (July 18th) when we were both at Songoópavi Village to see the Niman ceremony, The Koyemsi (Mudhead) is 11 inches tall and is holding a nicely detailed rattle. $350. (SANTA FE)
Leonard Nez fashioned this bracelet set with a piece of natural Blue Gem turquoise. 1 inch wide and made for a medium-large wrist. $750. (SANTA FE)
A beautiful pair by Sam Masayumptewa. Details in the Small katsinas page. (SANTA FE)
Kyle Awelagte stopped in to see us before heading back to school at Fort Lewis College. See our Santa Fe fetish gallery for additonal photos of a select few. If you would like additonal photos of others, please email us. (SANTA FE)
This one was signed with the weaver’s initials, but so far, in asking around among weavers and collectors we’ve been unable to identify the artist. 32 by 50 inches. $1275. (TUCSON)
