Hopi Pueblo Kokopelli Mana Kachina Doll By Stewart Lanza

Late 20th Century

13.125" H x 5.25" L x 4.5" W

Hand Carved and Painted from Cottonwood Root and on a Wood Base

In Very Good Condition

Stewart Lanza is a Hopi (specifically from the Hopi Pueblo in Arizona, often associated with the Four Corners region) artist known for carving traditional Katsina (Kachina) dolls from cottonwood root, using natural pigments and following Hopi cultural styles. He has been creating these for most of his life, and his work is recognized in galleries, auctions, and collections for its authenticity and craftsmanship. His pieces often appear in the late 20th/early 21st century market and include figures like Soyoko Mana, Mountain Lion, Buffalo Dancer, Mocking Bird, Supai Uncle, Mudhead (Koyemsi), and others.