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   Richard Sitko Pentewa was one of eleven children of the famous katsina doll carver, Otto Pentewa. He was born and raised at Kykotsmovi watching his father carve and paint. While mostly known as a carver, the younger Pentewa was also a very talented painter.

In this watercolor, a Corn Katsina is depicted in fine detail. There is a sense of movement as the beautiful dance sash flutters behind the dancer. The pumpkin flower, the hallmark signature of his father, Otto Pentewa, as well as the Hopi name of the younger Pentewa, is painted on the loincloth of the katsina.

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