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Late 20th Century
9.375" H x 2.625" L x 2" W
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Painted in Bright Red, Teal, Blue, Green, Black and White Colors with Fine Etched Details
From a Private Colorado Collection
Excellent Condition
Wilmer Kaye (born 1952, Hopi Pueblo, Badger/Butterfly Clan, from Hotevilla on Third Mesa) is a renowned contemporary Hopi kachina carver. He began carving in 1965 at age 13, taught by his uncle Willard Loloma, and comes from a prominent artistic family (including legendary jeweler Charles Loloma and sister Sonwai). His style emphasizes sculptural simplicity—smooth forms, flowing robes, and expressive faces—rather than heavy action poses or excessive detail. His works are highly collected, appear in museums, and have won awards; he's referenced in books like Gregory Schaaf's Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies.
The Pachavuin Mana (also spelled Pachavu Mana or similar variations) is a rare and significant Hopi kachina spirit. Unlike most kachinas, which are portrayed by men in ceremonies (even female ones, called mana), Pachavuin Mana is one of the very few that is actually performed by a woman. She appears during the Pachavu Ceremony (related to bean sprouts and harvest), where she brings bean sprouts, corn sprouts, and grasses into the village, symbolizing growth and fertility. She is sometimes considered a variant or companion to other maiden kachinas like Hemis Mana, Kachin Mana, or Ahol Mana, often sharing similar appearances with tabular headdresses, elaborate hair, and symbolic attire representing abundance.
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
9.38 in2.63 in2 in
Category:
Kachina Doll
