Hopi Kachina Home Dance Hemis Doll By Arthur Yowytewa

ca.  1960

11" H

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root with a Tall Ornate Tableta (headdress) Painted with Phallic Symbols (for fertility), Cloud Motifs (for rain), and Topped with Feathers

From a Private Colorado Collection

Excellent Condition

Arthur Yowytewa (1922–2006) was a renowned Hopi carver from the Second Mesa village of Mishongnovi, known for his traditional "old-style" kachina dolls that emphasize authenticity and detail. He began carving in the 1940s, influenced by earlier masters, and produced works spanning mid-century to the early 2000s. Yowytewa's pieces often feature fine feather work, precise painting, and a patina from natural aging, making them prized by collectors. He signed many dolls on the base or foot, sometimes including dates. His oeuvre includes other kachinas like Crow Mother and Hey Heya, with examples in museum collections such as the Smithsonian and Heard Museum.