{"product_id":"tewa-hopi-pueblo-momo-bee-kachina-by-alexandra-r-youvella-sr","title":"Tewa Hopi Pueblo \"Momo Bee Kachina\" By Alexandra R. Youvella Sr.","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11\" H x 4.625\" L x 4.5\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Painted Yellow, Red, Green, Teal, White, Silver and Black Colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47326771151013,"sku":"22-0292","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0292_1.jpg?v=1766604115","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/tewa-hopi-pueblo-momo-bee-kachina-by-alexandra-r-youvella-sr","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}