{"title":"Katsina","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"shalako-pottery-jar","title":"\"Shalako\" Pottery Jar","description":"Honored master pueblo potter Les Namingha has brought together traditional and contemporary techniques, such as hand-building with Hopi clay and the use of complimentary acrylic paints to create a collectible \"Shalako\" pottery jar. Circa 2015, this masterwork features four Shalako. An important religious katsina ceremony takes place once a year at Zuni Pueblo in which Shalako makes an appearance. A beloved messenger from the Rain Gods, Shalako stands ten feet tall. Don't miss this rare showpiece by Les Namingha, an award-winning creative. Approximately 12 1\/2\" tall, 11\" long and 11\" deep jar. Signed by the artist. ","brand":"Les Namingha, Zuni-Tewa-Hopi","offers":[{"title":"Shalako \/ Clay","offer_id":32661008154709,"sku":"","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LesNamingha-shalako-jarv5.jpg?v=1760714344"},{"product_id":"bringer-of-seeds-cottonwood-acrylic-paints-katsina","title":"\"Bringer Of Seeds\" Cottonwood \u0026 Acrylic Paints Katsina Doll","description":"\"Bringer Of Seeds\" katsina doll emerges from a pottery offering bowl filled with colorful \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e cobs and wheat stalks of plant fiber and cloth cording. The katsina doll is traditionally dressed wearing a kilt, jewelry and headdress with feathers. At the base sits other gifts such as a red chili ristra, melons, squash, green onions, tomatoes and pumpkin. All this bounty is a result of the amazing seeds that transform themselves into life-giving food. Fred Bowannie Jr.'s extraordinary hand-carved and painted, cottonwood and acrylic paints \"Bringer Of Seeds\" katsina doll is about 9 1\/2\" tall, 8 1\/2\" wide and 4\" deep. Signed by the artist.","brand":"Fred Bowannie Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32831601311829,"sku":"","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/FBowannie-wood-bringer-of-seeds-katsina.jpg?v=1603299526"},{"product_id":"harvest-dancer-katsina","title":"\"Harvest Dancer\" Katsina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eFred Bowannie, Jr.'s traditional \"Harvest Dancer\" Katsina doll is intricately carved from cottonwood and painted with lively acrylics. Feast your eyes on the many different exquisite details such as a headdress with colorful yellow, red and blue \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/corn\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e. Painted hovering \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/dragonfly\"\u003eDragonflies\u003c\/a\u003e are beneficial pollinators. Long hair is incised and accented with feather and ribbons, all incredibly carved. A kilt with sash and pelt, as well as moccasins are worn. Rattles are held. Including the cottonwood base with a three dimensional feature, measurements of this extraordinary woodwork representing the bounty are approximately 10\" tall, 3 1\/4\" wide and 3 5\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fred Bowannie Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Harvest Dancer Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood","offer_id":40850457198677,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/FBowannie-HarvestDancer-katsina-dollv10.jpg?v=1771949467"},{"product_id":"blue-warrior-katsina-doll","title":"\"Blue Warrior\" Katsina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eFelino Eriacho's hand-carved cottonwood \"Blue Warrior\" katsina doll is skillfully painted with pastel-like pigments derived from plants and minerals he forages, mixing them according to tradition and experience. This practice can take a full year to complete due to seasonal changes. These natural paints are mesmerizingly beautiful giving the carving a softly-aged appearance. The gorgeous blue hues are derived from lapis lazuli and turquoise. Blue \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e of The West, an important \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/six-direction-group\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eSix-Directional\u003c\/a\u003e animal, is painted near the base. Measurements are approximately 9\" tall, 3\" wide and 3\" deep including base. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felino Eriacho","offers":[{"title":"Blue Warrior Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood","offer_id":41057665876053,"sku":"","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/FEriacho-cottonwood-_BlueWarrior_-katsina-dollv6.jpg?v=1771438734"},{"product_id":"a-tchia-la-to-pa-katsina-doll","title":"A:tchia' la to pa Katsina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eBart Gasper, Jr.'s \u003cem\u003eA:tchia' la to pa\u003c\/em\u003e Knifewing katsina doll has been masterfully carved from traditional cottonwood root. We're astonished by his mastery in wood carving, including painting and pyrogravure artistry. Knifewing is a sacred guardian for the A:Shiwi (The People). Knifewing is brother to Rainbowman who is a Bringer of Rain. Powerful wings, necklace and feathered headdress adorn Knifewing who protects from above, while a Zuni Sunface represents a balance of the elements. Other exquisite features include Mother Earth's bounty: a vibrant blooming flower, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e, important water creatures like \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/frog\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eFrog\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dragonfly\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e, perhaps \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/turkey\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eturkey\u003c\/a\u003e tracks and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/deer\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e. Carefully applied vivid acrylic paints dance with color. Including base, measurements are about 13 1\/4\" tall, 4\" wide and 8 3\/4\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bart Gasper, Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Knifewing Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood Root","offer_id":41647720497237,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BartGasperJr.-cottonwood-Ashiwi-knifewing-katsinav9.jpg?v=1775833341"},{"product_id":"shalako-katsina-doll","title":"\"Shalako\" Katsina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sha'lak'o are coming! As fall transitions into winter, the most important religious celebration of the year will soon be here. The whole village at Zuni has been preparing throughout the year for the sacred activities. Each of the real-life Sha'lak'o stand at approximately 10 to 12 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Felino Eriacho expresses his reverence in a masterfully hand carved cottonwood \"Shalako\" katsina doll with stunning details like intricately etched feathers and facial features. He makes the incredible pastel-like pigments from plants and minerals he forages, mixing them according to tradition and experience. This practice can take a full year to complete due to seasonal changes. These natural paints are mesmerizingly beautiful giving the museum-quality woodwork a softly-aged appearance. The gorgeous blue hues are derived from lapis lazuli and turquoise. A stunning 14 1\/4\" tall, 3\" wide and 4 1\/2\" deep, measurements including the base are approximate. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felino Eriacho","offers":[{"title":"Sha'lak'o Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood","offer_id":41848089280597,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/FEriacho-cottonwood-shalako5v3.jpg?v=1773418179"},{"product_id":"yamuhakto-painting-with-mini-easel","title":"\"Yamuhakto\" Painting With Mini Easel","description":"Edward Lewis' original miniature painting depicts \"Yamuhakto\" or Wood Carrier katsina who comes during the Sha'lak'o ceremony with the Longhorn. Sha'lak'o is sacred spiritual being central to Zuni Pueblo culture. The colorful acrylic artwork on canvas board itself measures about 3 7\/8\" long and 2\" wide. The collectible painting comes with a little wooden easel that's about 5\" tall and 3\" wide, a perfect size for displaying on a desk or shelf. A lovely 2-piece set. Signed by the artist.","brand":"Edward Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41943340351573,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/EdwardLewis-small-acrylic-painting8.jpg?v=1764957012"},{"product_id":"hopi-long-hair-katsina-doll-1","title":"Hopi Long Hair Katsina Doll","description":"Virgil Long is a skilled woodworker who combines patience with technical knowledge of tools in carving a variety of quality katsina dolls. In real life, Katsinas are sacred ancestral spirits that come during Hopi religious dances. Colorful almost neon acrylic paints on cottonwood honors the Hopi Long Hair katsina who brings blessings of rainfall. Dimensions are approximately 6 1\/2\" tall including the base, 1 7\/8\" wide and 1 3\/4\" deep.","brand":"Virgil Long, Hopi","offers":[{"title":"Hopi Long Hair Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood","offer_id":42363917008981,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/VirgilLong-cottonwood-long-hair-katsina4.jpg?v=1775164077"},{"product_id":"cow-katsina-doll","title":"Cow Katsina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're happy to welcome Stewart Awelagte to keshi.com. He is the father of noted carver Burt Awelagte. Intricately carved cottonwood decorated with colorful acrylics, fur, yarn, leather, cloth and ribbon represents the Cow Katsina who appears at the \u003cem\u003eWakashi\u003c\/em\u003e Dance. The origins of the Wakashi Dance are thought to have been brought by Hopi men attending \u003cem\u003eSha'lak'o\u003c\/em\u003e in 1908 or possibly brought home to Zuni by a Zuni man who'd observed it at Hopi. The Cow Katsina's prayers and dance are for plentiful animal life, representing their self-sacrifice as food supply. Dimensions including base are approximately 7 1\/8\" tall, 3\" wide and 2 5\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart Awelagte","offers":[{"title":"Cow Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood","offer_id":42465056915541,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/StewartAwelagte-cottonwood-cow-katsina.jpg?v=1777996146"},{"product_id":"miniature-hopi-mockingbird-katsina-doll","title":"Miniature Hopi Mockingbird Katsina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdrian Leon creates exquisite woodworks like this miniature Hopi Mockingbird Katsina doll who's intricately embellished with pipe cleaner, toothpicks, cloth, thread and a wooden bead on a cottonwood body painted with colorful acrylics. Mockingbird Katsina is known as \u003cem\u003eYapa\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eYaupa\u003c\/em\u003e, a spirit that figures in Hopi Katsina ceremonies. Mockingbird is credited as the spirit being who first taught mankind to speak. The word 'peace' is thoughtfully painted on one leg. Adrian said Katsina dolls represent everything in the universe. Whatever can be thought of, there is a dancer for that. He said that every time he sells the dolls he says \"a prayer that wherever they go, let them heal whoever has problems, or let their town become peaceful and gain what they need because they do have strong power.\" Signed by the artist, this small treasure including base is approximately 2 1\/4\" tall, 1 1\/2\" wide and 1 1\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adrian Leon, Acoma-Hopi","offers":[{"title":"Hopi Mockingbird Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood","offer_id":42501144969301,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AdrianLeon-Hopi-mockingbird-katsina2.jpg?v=1778867800"},{"product_id":"hopi-turtle-boy-katsina-doll","title":"Hopi Turtle Boy Katsina Doll","description":"Teachers of tradition, Katsinas are powerful and immortal spirits to the Hopi People. They are called \u003cem\u003etithu\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ekatsintithu\u003c\/em\u003e, sacred supernatural beings who function as messengers between the spiritual worlds. They bring goodwill and harmony. Katsina dolls are representations of these beings and are not sacred themselves. Virgil Long is a wonderful woodworker in cottonwood creating vibrant acrylic-painted Katsina dolls like his latest offering, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/turtle\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e Boy. Including base, measurements of this detailed work are approximately 14 1\/2\" tall, 4 1\/2\" wide and 2 7\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist.","brand":"Virgil Long, Hopi","offers":[{"title":"Hopi Turtle Boy Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood","offer_id":42530090942549,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/VirgilLong-cottonwood-_TurtleBoy_katsina-doll.jpg?v=1779813605"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/animal-katsina\/animal-turtle.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}