Katsina Grandmother
Hahai-i Wuhti Putsqatihu- Katsina Grandmother
- This one-of-a-kind doll is carved in the traditional old style from cottonwood root, painted with natural pigments and signed by the artist.
- Measures approximately 6" H x 2.5" W
- A cotton cord is provided for hanging on the wall
- Native American made
Hahai-i Wuhti is said to be the mother of all katsinas. Infant girls still being carried by their mothers receive the flat tihu which is considered the oldest form of katsina dolls among the Hopi. Tihu are dolls made in the images of Katsinas and are a form of the spirit itself. Hahai-i Wuhti is unusual in that she is quite vocal, a rarity among the katsinas.
Cory Ahownewa
Hopi Katsina Carver
Cory is a Hopi Katsina Carver from the Hopi village of Hotevilla, Third Mesa, AZ. He is from the Badger and Butterfly Clan. Cory has been carving Traditional Old-Style Katsina Dolls since he was initiated at the age of thirteen. He was taught this style of carving by Edward Seechoma. Cory uses only paints made from locally sourced earth pigments, naturally occurring minerals, principally iron oxides, that have been used in paints for thousands of years for their natural color. His attention to detail and devotion to traditional methods makes this young carver’s work truly exceptional.