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SKU: 260114-24

Hopi Pueblo Sun Face Kachina Doll By Eloy Wytewa

$245.00

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Late 20th Century

2" H x 12.75" L x 2.375" W

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Great Fine Carved Detail with Teal, Red, Green, Yellow, Brown and Dark Blue Colors

In Very Good Condition

Eloy Wytewa is a respected Hopi carver from Bacavi (a village on Third Mesa, Arizona). He works in the traditional style, carving authentic cottonwood root katsina dolls that appear in galleries, auctions, and private collections. His pieces often include figures like Ogre (Nataska/Soyoko), Badger, Squash (Patung), Kokopelli, Owl, Crow Bride, Turtle, and Motsin. His work is signed and known for solid craftsmanship, with heights commonly ranging from about 9–15 inches.
The Hopi Sun Face Kachina (also called Sunface Katsina, Tawa, or Dawa) is a significant spirit being in Hopi Pueblo culture of the southwestern United States. Kachinas (Hopi: katsinam) are supernatural spirits that represent natural forces, ancestors, and celestial elements. They act as messengers between the Hopi people and the spiritual world, bringing blessings like rain, fertility, and harmony.Meaning and SymbolismThe Sunface Katsina embodies the sun's life-giving power. It symbolizes:
  • Warmth and light essential for growing crops (corn, beans, and squash are central to Hopi agriculture).
  • Hope and a bright future, especially playfulness for the young.
  • Shelter and protection for the elderly.
  • Renewal, vitality, abundance, and cosmic balance.
The sun serves as a celestial guide for planting seasons and ceremonies. This katsina sometimes appears with the Morning Singer to welcome the rising sun. Its presence emphasizes living in harmony with nature.

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The mask's colors hold deep meaning: the top half often reflects the hues of first light (dawn), while the lower half represents the full, bright sun after sunrise. The face is typically circular with geometric designs—often featuring a turquoise or blue face, black rectangular eyes and mouth, and radiating elements like feathers or a sunburst halo that evoke the sun's rays.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Hopi

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 2 in12.75 in2.38 in

Category: Kachina Doll

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