Hilili Kachina
Tribe: Hopi
Item #HK01974
Hand-carved from cottonwood root and hand painted by Hopi artist Colleen Talahytewa, this Hilili Kachina is depicted in a dancing motion while holding yucca stalks in each hand. The carving is finished with carefully painted traditional designs that highlight the artist's attention to detail and craftsmanship. As Hopi Kachina carving is traditionally practiced by men, works by female carvers such as Colleen Talahytewa are relatively uncommon and especially noteworthy.
10” Doll Height, 11.5” Overall Height
- Era
- Contemporary
About the artist
Born in 1968 in Moenkopi, Colleen Talahytewa is still very young, but she has made a name as a kachina-doll carver, besides being a wife and the mother of six small children. Colleen was...
See all pieces by Colleen Talahytewa →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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