Hopi Kachina Ogre Woman By Timothy Talawepi

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.