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This small version of Soyok Wuhti, the dreaded Ogre Woman of Hopi, was carved by Lester Quanimptewa in 1997, at which time we purchased it from the artist.  It is an all-wood single piece carving with the exception of the lone feather on the head and the items in her hands.  The artist achieved an amazing amount of detail in such a small figure.  The katsina stands 3-3/4” tall and the pedestal is another 2 inches.

Lester Quanimptewa (1962- )

• Category: Traditional
• Origin: Hopi Pueblo
• Medium: wood, oil stains
• Size: 5-3/4” Tall
• Item # C3627C

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