Hopi Kachina Crow Mother By Jarvis Namoki

Size 7.5" H x 4" x 3" D Base

Hand Carved with Painted Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, Purple, White and Black with Carved Feather Details

Excellent Condition

The Crow Mother, known as Angwusnasomtaka or Tümas in Hopi mythology, is a significant kachina, often regarded as the mother of all kachinas. She plays a central role in the Powamu (Bean Dance) ceremony, supervising the initiation of children into the Kachina society. She carries yucca whips used in ritual whipping and often holds a basket of corn kernels or bean sprouts, symbolizing the start of the growing season. On Third Mesa, she’s called Crow Bride (Angwushahai-i) due to her white attire, while on other mesas, she’s simply Crow Mother. Her depiction typically includes a turquoise mask with crow wings or feathers and an upside-down black triangle on her face.

. Hopi kachina dolls are traditionally carved from cottonwood root, with detailed features like feathered headdresses, ceremonial attire, and symbolic items (e.g., corn or yucca). A Crow Mother Kachina by Namoki would likely reflect these traits, showcasing her dignified and maternal presence.