Hopi Pueblo Pot Carrier Kachina Doll By G. Hayah

Late 20th Century

10.25" H x 6.5" L x 4.75" W

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Painted Green, Red, Terracotta, Black, White, Brown, Orange, Teal and Light Peach Colors Holding a Rattle, Stick and Carrying a Pot on his Back

In Very Good Condition

G. Hayah (Gary Hayah, a respected Hopi carver from the Hopi Pueblo) is known for creating detailed katsina dolls, including figures like the Morning Singer and others in the traditional cottonwood root style. He is part of a carving family lineage—uncle and teacher to notable carver Derrick Hayah, and connected to others like Godfrey Hayah.

The Hopi Pueblo Pot Carrier Kachina Doll (also known as Sivu-i-quil Taka, Pot Carrier Man, Hand Katsina/Malatsmo, or Talakin in various contexts) is a traditional representation in Hopi katsina (kachina) carving. This figure symbolizes balance, equality, and often service or provision, as it depicts a being carrying a large pot—typically strapped over the forehead or shoulder, sometimes accompanied by a maiden stirring the contents.