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SKU: 22-0292

Tewa Hopi Pueblo "Momo Bee Kachina" By Alexander R. Youvella Sr.

$495.00

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Late 20th Century

11" H x 4.625" L x 4.5" W

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Painted Yellow, Red, Green, Teal, White, Silver and Black Colors

From a Private Colorado Collection

Excellent Condition

Hopi kachina carvers from the Youvella family are well-known, particularly Alexander R. Youvella Sr. (sometimes listed as Alex Youvella), a respected artist from First Mesa who has won awards for his detailed carvings.

The Momo Bee Kachina (also called the Bumblebee Kachina or simply Bee Katsina) is a spirit representation in Hopi (and sometimes Zuni) culture. "Momo" directly translates to "bee" in the Hopi language. This kachina symbolizes fertility, pollination, and the vital role bees play in bringing growth to plants, which is essential for the Hopi's agricultural society.

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Hopi

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 11 in4.63 in4.5 in

Category: Kachina Doll

Artist: Youvella, Alexander (b. 1973)

Portrait of Alexander Youvella

About the artist

Alexander Youvella

b. 1973 · Hopi

Alexander Youvella Sr. (also known as Alex Youvella) is a respected Hopi katsina (kachina) doll carver from First Mesa, Arizona. He is the son of the well-known carver…

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