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Late 20th/Early 21st Century
6" H x 2.25" L x 2.375" W
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root Holding a Knife and a Shepard Staff
From a Private Colorado Collection
Excellent Condition
Timothy Talawepi was Born on February 6, 1967, in Hotevilla, Arizona, to parents Charles Talawepi and Marianne Tenakhongva. He is largely self-taught but drew significant inspiration from observing his father, a fellow Hopi carver. Talawepi specializes in authentic Hopi Katsina dolls carved from a single piece of cottonwood root, the traditional material used by Hopi men initiated into the Katsina society. His works feature meticulous hand-painting, natural dyes, feathers, and other adornments, emphasizing the spiritual and educational roles of Katsinas.
The Ogre Woman, known in Hopi as Soyoko Mana (or Soyok Mana), a female spirit figure associated with discipline, education, and agricultural ceremonies. Talawepi is a renowned Hopi carver from the Third Mesa village of Hotevilla, known for his detailed, traditional-style cottonwood root carvings that blend cultural storytelling with intricate craftsmanship.
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
6 in2.25 in2.38 in
Category:
Kachina Doll
