Hopi Most Famous Artist Richard Dewakuku He'e'e Kachina

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Hopi Most Famous Artist Richard Dewakuku He'e'e Kachina

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Sold Date: 08/06/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

Hopi Most Famous Artist Richard Dewakuku is from First Mesa(old Hopi Village)Northeastern Arizona.The ( He'e'e ) Warrior Maiden represents a warrior spirit. Each mesa has a story about He'e'e . At one, it is said that a young maiden was being prepared for her marriage (hence, her hair up in a whorl on one side and down straight on the other) when the village was attacked. Grabbing her father's weapons she, and the other women, fought the attackers until help arrived. The marauders set fire to the village and because of this the Maiden is always shown in black with a black face. Her wedding gown and face covered in soot from the fire. The Warrior Maiden did not survive the battle, but did save the village. This Katsina is a potent warrior, and during the Pachavu Ceremony, she leads a band of fearsome warrior Katsinam to protect the procession. Because she is so potent, t are other guards who protect certain ceremonies from her dangerous presence. 's a picture of Richard earlier today. This Full Figure He'e'e Kachina is 14 in. x 3.5 in. wide.

I know Richard and all the Hopi Artists work, I collect from.

Brand new kachina, made from cotton wood root, retail price $ 2000.00 !