Broadface Katsina by Raymond Chee, Navajo/Hopi, Broadface Hopi Kachina
DETAILS:
Artist: Raymond Chee, Navajo/Hopi
Size: 11" T and Base is 4.75W x 4.25 W
Condition: From an estate - Excellent
* Kachina was made and first sold in 1990's. Original purchase price was $1100
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I first met Raymond in the early 1990's and immediately recognized his exceptional talent. He traveled from his home in Arizona numerous times to visit my gallery and share his work with his admirers. This doll was purchased at one of those shows. The collector who owned this and many other works is downsizing his collection and this a rare opportunity to purchase one of Raymond's early works.
He has not only caught the attention of collectors, but he has received numerous ribbons at important art show (most recently the Heard Market this month) and also has monumental works in the Navajo Nation Museum showcasing the Navajo story.
Raymond carves at his home in northern Arizona that he shares with his wife Gloria.
ABOUT THE KATSINA
Wuyak-kuita is the Broad Face kachina. He is one of many guard or warrior katsinam. Wuyak-taywa has several roles as a guard. On First Mesa he comes with the Soyoko during the Powamu, while on Second and Third Mesa he guards the procession during Bean Dance ceremony. Carrying a yucca whip in either hand this kachina moves with a heavy, ponderous gait as though little exists to give him pause. (Barton Wright)
DETAILS:
Artist: Raymond Chee, Navajo/Hopi
Size: 11" T and Base is 4.75W x 4.25 W
Condition: From an estate - Excellent
* Kachina was made and first sold in 1990's. Original purchase price was $1100
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I first met Raymond in the early 1990's and immediately recognized his exceptional talent. He traveled from his home in Arizona numerous times to visit my gallery and share his work with his admirers. This doll was purchased at one of those shows. The collector who owned this and many other works is downsizing his collection and this a rare opportunity to purchase one of Raymond's early works.
He has not only caught the attention of collectors, but he has received numerous ribbons at important art show (most recently the Heard Market this month) and also has monumental works in the Navajo Nation Museum showcasing the Navajo story.
Raymond carves at his home in northern Arizona that he shares with his wife Gloria.
ABOUT THE KATSINA
Wuyak-kuita is the Broad Face kachina. He is one of many guard or warrior katsinam. Wuyak-taywa has several roles as a guard. On First Mesa he comes with the Soyoko during the Powamu, while on Second and Third Mesa he guards the procession during Bean Dance ceremony. Carrying a yucca whip in either hand this kachina moves with a heavy, ponderous gait as though little exists to give him pause. (Barton Wright)
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