Emory Pohuma Hopi Pueblo Antelope Katsina Doll in Animated Position
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- Category: Traditional
- Origin: Hopi Pueblo, Hopituh Shi-nu-mu
- Medium: wood, paint, feathers
- Size: 13” tall
- Item # C4645C
- Price: $1250
This Hopi Pueblo katsina doll has been attributed to Emory Pohuma by the current owner, however, it is not signed with the name of the artist. We accept the owner's opinion.
This Antelope Katsina doll is presented in a very active dance position and is totally balanced. He has his head turned to the side, knees slightly bent, and body leaning forward. The artist painted the doll with soft pastel shades of blue. He has the typical markings of the Antelope Katsina.
Emory Pohuma (?-1991) resided in the First Mesa village of Sichomovi in the Hopi Reservation, Arizona. He won many awards for traditional katsina dolls at the Museum of Northern Arizona during his career as a carver.
Condition: very good condition
Provenance: this Emory Pohuma Hopi Pueblo Antelope Katsina Doll in Animated Position is from the collection of a client from New Jersey
Reference: Hopi Katsina 1,600 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf
TAGS: Hopi Pueblo, Katsina Dolls, Emory Pohuma
- Category: Traditional
- Origin: Hopi Pueblo, Hopituh Shi-nu-mu
- Medium: wood, paint, feathers
- Size: 13” tall
- Item # C4645C
- Price: $1250
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