{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-kachina-crow-mother-doll-by-watson-namoki","title":"Hopi Pueblo Kachina Crow Mother Doll By Watson Namoki","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century \u003cbr\u003eSize 7.125\" H x 2\" L x 2.125\" W\u003cbr\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Carved Intricate Fine Detail and has an Original Tag by the Artist Attached\u003cbr\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003cbr\u003eWatson 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.\u003cbr\u003eNamoki'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47450571604133,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0335_1.jpg?v=1769707429","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-kachina-crow-mother-doll-by-watson-namoki","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}