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dianne137 said:
I for one would love to see all of the Kachinas singularly if you are keen Giradman.Thankyou for the closer shot.I like them a lot.
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Dianne, thanks for asking, I too would love to see more.

giradman said:
Hi again Dianne - well let me show & give a brief discussion of Ogre Woman - below is a short quote describing this Kachina - she visits the villages @ night, and any wayward children are captured by her crook and either are disposed of w/ the bloody cleaver in her hand or possibly put in the basket on her back for latter disposal - probably a story in the Hopi religious tradition to make their kids behave - LOVE it! Dave :)

P.S. Be sure to click on the images for larger views! :D

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Incredible, thanks for posting these Dave. I am going to save them on my iPad if that is ok
 
dianne137 said:
Lanny c THe Duck man in the back is a hoot.that is a beautiful petroglyph.Reminds me of Roger Rabbit.
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Hi Dianne, how was your trip? I am quoting you because I had almost the same thought. Mine wasBugs Bunny! But I think you Re much closer to what he reminds me of! Diane


Peace begins with a smile. :)
M Teresa
 
Thank you Girardman! what would you guess their age to be? they look pristine...oh you said you have been collecting for 30 years so these may well be modern day as you can name their makers.
 
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dianne137 said:
Thank you Girardman! what would you guess their age to be? they look pristine...oh you said you have been collecting for 30 years so these may well be modern day as you can name their makers.
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Hi Dianne - these are 'contemporary' Kachinas (of course, some made 30 years ago); we bought the Kokopelli & Goat Kachinas a few years ago (and had to wait until Milton Howard carved the dolls). NOW, there is certainly a market for historic Kachinas (these often look 'older', simpler, and can be EXPENSIVE - we've looked at a few but never was that interested; there is such a huge market of the newer ones).

The Southwest is a great place to look for the number & variety available there; the Heard Museum in Phoenix has a great kachina collection (in part donated by Barry Goldwater) - bought a beautiful Navajo rug in their fabulous gift shop (check their link); Tucson is another wonderful visit (we bought the Mouse Kachina there which got my wife interested - she thought it was cute and well done); and if you visit Arizona, Sedona is a must (w/ plenty of kachinas available). The Owl Kachina was purchased in the Rocky Mtn National Park in Colorado.

Now several of our other kachinas have stories, but I have no close-up pics yet - will try to make some soon - glad that you enjoyed - Dave :)
 
Since you are such a master craftsman , IMO, would you be interested in carving something like this Dave? They are truly beautiful and thanks for posting the story that goes with each.!


Peace begins with a smile. :)
M Teresa
 
squib said:
Since you are such a master craftsman , IMO, would you be interested in carving something like this Dave? They are truly beautiful and thanks for posting the story that goes with each.!....
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Hi again Diane - you are too flattering - I'm an amateur woodworker who has become 'pretty good' in one area (i.e. furniture), but there are many 'subspecialties' that require different (and many) tools that I do not own and many years of experience (along w/ some inert talent) - good examples are exactly what is mentioned, i.e. wood carving - another is woodturning that requires a lathe + many tools to perform those operations; so I'll just limit my 'talents' to what I've been doing fairly well for years.

NOW, carving Kachina dolls is even more challenging - the highest quality figures are carved from aged cottonwood root - very similar to have a figure emerge from marble, i.e. most of the main parts of these dolls are from a piece of cottonwood root, e.g. arms & legs; the 'textures' that simulate leather, features, etc. are all of wood - carving tools, dremel tools, etc. need to be used; then paints are added - the items placed in hands or attached to other sites on the figure are obviously added - these are indeed works of art when purchased at the prices demanded. Bottom line for me, just not in my future - Dave :)
 
Now, I don't want to take over this thread but just a few more posts might interest others - don't know?

But one of our last purchases is the Goat Kachina by Milton Howard (same guy that did the Kokopelli - notice the bases, i.e. rock-like w/ pueblo motif - this is carved from a block of cottonwood and each little brick has to be defined w/ a tool) - love the story quoted below from HERE - may have ordered this item from the site - comes in different heights (and at escalating prices); we got the smallest one. Notice in the 'side view' the size of the 'testicles' - when we've had friends over viewing our dolls, the guys seem to be most attracted to the goat man! :D Dave

An animal kachina that appears in fast parades and in summer. Involved in plaza dances, always with clowns. He is one of the copulation kachinas and is interested in copulating with everything in site. His large "testicles" beneath his garb is full of fruit and "goodies". At the end of the ceremony, the Billy Goat kachina cuts off his "testicles" pouch and distributes the bounty to spectators !
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These are some pictures I took today, obviously edited. I like it that way. They look like paintings to me.


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And this one:


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