Author: Theda Bassman
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Contemporary Kachina dolls are beautifully illustrated with over 150 color photos. The lives of the carvers who make them are explored in depth. Twenty-five of today's important Kachina carvers have been interviewed for a first-hand glimpse into their work.
Author: Helga Teiwes
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 2022-09-27
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 0816549486
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Much has been written about the popular kachina dolls carved by the Hopi Indians of northern Arizona, but little has been revealed about the artistry behind them. Now Helga Teiwes describes the development of this art form from early traditional styles to the action-style kachina dolls made popular in galleries throughout the world, and on to the kachina sculptures that have evolved in the last half of the 1980s. Teiwes explains the role of the Katsina spirit in Hopi religion and that of the kachina doll—the carved representation of a Katsina—in the ritual and economic life of the Hopis. In tracing the history of the kachina doll in Hopi culture, she shows how these wooden figures have changed since carvers came to be influenced by their marketability among Anglos and how their carving has been characterized by increasingly refined techniques. Unique to this book are Teiwes's description of the most recent trends in kachina doll carving and her profiles of twenty-seven modern carvers, including such nationally known artists as Alvin James Makya and Cecil Calnimptewa. Enhancing the text are more than one hundred photographs, including twenty-five breathtaking color plates that bring to life the latest examples of this popular art form.
Author: Erik Bromberg
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 102
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The beautiful diversity of Hopi Kachina dolls is pictorially presented to show past, present, and evolving styles. These carved representations of ceremonial figures taking part in celebrations of the Kachina religion are popular collectibles. This book serves to explain, compare, and present the variety of dolls through color pictures, line drawings, and a concise text.
Author: Helga Teiwes
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 0816512647
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Traces the history of Hopi kachina dolls as an art form, explains the role of Kachina dolls in Hopi culture, and profiles twenty-seven modern kachina doll carvers
Author: Jonathan S. Day
Publisher: Northland Publishing
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Here is the essential addition to the collection of anyone who is interested in Kachinas, not only those found on store shelves or in museums, but also those found in Hopi homes. Johnathan Day gives the reader an in-depth look at the differences between contemporary dolls made for collectors and traditional kachinas made for ceremonial use. A rare glimpse into the lives of the carvers, this unique book explains the cultural significance of the kachina and the growing popularity of collecting traditional-style dolls. The ninety color photographs and intimate interviews with the artists will take the reader into an art form that celebrates the cultural depths of the Hopis.
Author: Ron Pecina
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764344299
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Hopi Indian's rich culture and exciting religious ceremonies continue to thrive. However, outsiders have limited opportunity to witness the exciting Katsina dances and ceremonies of the Hopi, save through the well-known and much prized kachina dolls the Katsina spiritually inform. Presenting work from a select set of recognizable Hopi artists, this book relates the detailed history and culture of the Hopis in tandem with their creative efforts to showcase that framework: from remarkable paintings to the kachina sculptures and dolls that manifest as physical representations of the Katsinam, the Hopis' spiritual beings. These pieces complement the Pecina's studious and informative narrative of chronological vignettes and text based on a careful selection of events in Hopi history, oral teachings of great cultural significance, and legends of the Katsinam. Hopi Kachinas presents a clear and meticulous portrait of the Hopis beliefs, history, legends, their Katsina celebrations, and the personas of the Katsinam. This book illuminates the stage of study for scholars, and is vital for students of the Hopi culture.
Author: Robert Breunig
Publisher:
Published: 1992-01-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780897341127
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Hopi ancestor spirits -- kachinas -- visit the upper world each year. This book explains the ceremonies where these spirits dance and displays the traditional dolls that portray different kachinas.