Hopi Pueblo Kachina Crow Mother Doll By Watson Namoki

Late 20th Century 
Size 7.125" H x 2" L x 2.125" W
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Carved Intricate Fine Detail and has an Original Tag by the Artist Attached
From a Private Colorado Collection
Excellent Condition
Watson Namoki (Hopi father, Navajo mother) is a contemporary Hopi carver from the Second Mesa village of Mishongnovi. He studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he honed his skills in wood carving and painting. His works are known for their detailed, narrative scenes—often panoramic depictions of Kachina dances or village life—blending traditional Hopi iconography with personal storytelling.
Namoki's dolls frequently feature maternal figures and ceremonial elements, such as the Hahai'i Wuhti Katsina (a grandmotherly spirit carrying cornmeal). His pieces are celebrated for their cultural authenticity and are documented in books like Following the Sun and Moon: Hopi Kachina Tradition by Alph H. Secakuku.