{"product_id":"230420-01-hopi-tawa-sun-kachina-katsina-by-scott-secakuku-1997-second-mesa-az","title":"Hopi Kachina TAWA Sun Doll By Scott Secakuku","description":"\u003cp\u003eca.  1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.125\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand carved from Cottonwood Root Sculpture style with Flowing Lines with a Nicely Finished Base 1997 Second Mesa AZ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Estate Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eScott \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSecakuku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e is a renowned Hopi carver from Second Mesa, Arizona, known for his traditional yet detailed interpretations of Kachinas. He is part of a lineage of Hopi artists, with family ties to cultural preservation efforts. His works emphasize authenticity, blending ceremonial accuracy with artistic finesse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSecakuku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e has contributed to books and exhibits on Hopi art, including connections to Following the Sun and Moon: Hopi Kachina Tradition by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eAlph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e H. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSecakuku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e (a relative or clan member), which features over 200 Kachina dolls with Hopi perspectives on their spiritual roles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Tawa, the Sun Kachina is a representation of the spirit of the Sun, though he may on occasion be called the Sun Shield Kachina. He appears in a role very similar to that of Nakiachop or Talavai, standing to the side with a spruce tree in his left hand and a bell in his right. Also, he may appear in a Mixed Dance with the flute in his left hand that is associated with him in many myths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877708587173,"sku":"230420-01","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p10631_i398_w679.jpg?v=1757347369","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/230420-01-hopi-tawa-sun-kachina-katsina-by-scott-secakuku-1997-second-mesa-az","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}