Brilliantly painted by Spencer, this squash maiden 'Patung Mana' is a katsina of cottonwood root made with a flat backside, to hang against a wall, in keeping with the traditional Hopi style of presentation. The symbols of tadpole and Dragonfly are to help support the need for rain for a good harvest! It is 9" tall and 2 7/8" wide. - $170.00

Dawn crafted this glorious 'Star' bag entirely by hand using soft black leather with an array of gorgeous glass and metal beads, some glistening like a night's sky! At the center of the bag rests a silver adornment on top of hand painted star and cross designs.
Pouch portion is about 3" long and 2 1/2" wide, while bag hangs at about 31 1/2" long. - $220.00

~BOOK~
by Marian Rodee and James Ostler

Revised Edition

copyright 1995

published by The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico

A unique look at the lives of Zuni carvers in their own environment. Includes the history of Zuni and of fetishes, the act of carving, information on and photos of many of the best known carvers, and family charts. - $18.95

THE MID-CENTURY MASTERS
KYAYKHOL A:SHIWI WEMA:W'ASHA A:WANIKWA'KOWA

~BOOK~

copyright 2003
published by The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian

Published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same title, May 18, 2003 - January 18, 2004.

This handy book features photos and carvings of Theodore Kucate, Leekya Deyuse, Teddy Weahkee, Leo Poblano, David Tsikewa and Morris Laahty.

64 pages - $10.00