Description: This original Hopi painting by E. Quotskuyva is in great vintage condition. The measurements are 20" x 14" x 1" including the frame. About this Artwork: Among the Puebloan nations of the southwest United States, the Hopi people of Arizona and New Mexico are known for their katsina (also spelled kachina) dolls, given to children to help them recognize the spirits that will protect and benefit the Hopi people. These dolls represent masked dancers who have assumed the form of spirits and gods, dancing at ceremonies from the winter solstice (December) to just after the summer solstice (July). The ceremonies especially focus on the planting season and ensuring a fruitful crop. The katsina dancers perform important religious and social roles in purifying the village, policing Hopi behavior, and in some cases entertaining the audience. They are also used in adult initiation ceremonies for boys.Hopi society is infused with religion, in which the katsinam play a major role during half the year. There are numerous dances and ceremonies involving the katsinam between February and August, including Soyalwimi (winter solstice) and the Powamuya (Bean Ceremony) in February. Some of these ceremonies are complex, involving night visits by the katsinam to regulate village conduct, adult initiation of boys between 10 and 15 years into the Katsina Society, and dances during the daytime to increase the fertility of the crops and wildlife upon which the Hopi depend. Three Aspects of a KachinaFor the Hopi, a Kachina has three aspects; the supernatural being, the masked Hopi dancer and the dolls. Each Kachina has a purpose. The supernatural being is the spirit of the Hopi. The Hopi dancers wear the masks and decorations of the supernatural spirits in the Hopi Plaza. The dolls are the teaching tools made in the likeness of the dancers of the supernatural spirit.Forces of NatureKachinas represent the forces of nature, human, animal, plant, and act as intermediaries between the world of humans and the gods. Kachinas play an important part in the seasonal ceremonies of the Hopi. They represent generations of traditions that have been passed on and are the subject of a number of books.TIHUSmall kachina dolls, called tihu in Hopi, are given to children to introduce the child to what each of the kachinas look like. The dolls are carved representations of the katsinam, the spirits essences of their ancestors, animals, plants, nature, all that is within the Hopi universe.Traditionally, kachina dolls are created by Hopi or Zuni artists, and sometimes by the Navajo.You will see a variety of spellings for Kachina, also known as Katchinas, Katcinas, Katsinas, Kat’sina. Kachina is typically the English spelling, while Katsina is Hopi.
Price: 455 USD
Location: Sedona, Arizona
End Time: 2024-09-29T00:26:01.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: E. Quotskuyva
Type: Sand Painting
Size: Small
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Culture: Hopi
