Hilili Kachina material_pearl and finely painted with strong

and finely painted with strong linework and a balanced

375” Pendant Width

1980s Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet by Olivia Whitethorne (Navajo)

the figure honors the eagle

This bronze is edition #27 of 35

Hilili Kachina material_pearl and finely painted with strongHand 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