The Hopi Approach to the Art of Kachina Doll Carving
The Hopi Approach to the Art of Kachina Doll Carving

Author: Erik Bromberg

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13:

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The beautiful diversity of Hopi Kachina dolls is pictorially presented to show past, present, and evolving styles. These carved representations of ceremonial figures taking part in celebrations of the Kachina religion are popular collectibles. This book serves to explain, compare, and present the variety of dolls through color pictures, line drawings, and a concise text.

Carving Traditional Style Kachina Dolls
Carving Traditional Style Kachina Dolls

Author: Tom Moore

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2000-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764312434

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This fascinating book provides patterns, respectful background information, and step-by-step instructions for carving and painting the kachina-style dolls Corn Dancer, Poli Sio Hemis, and Crow Mother in the traditional manner. The authors carvings feature the traditional belly-acher pose, bright colors of the 1980s style, and the all-wood approach currently favored by Hopi carvers. The book includes a photo gallery, index of terms, and lists of tools and materials used.

Kachina Dolls
Kachina Dolls

Author: W. Ben Hunt

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-06-13

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13:

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This book is intended to be an introduction to Kachina Dolls— figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by the Hopi tribe, who reside in Arizona, to instruct young girls and new brides about katsinas or katsinam, the immortal beings that bring rain, control other aspects of the natural world and society, and act as messengers between humans and the spirit world.

Hopi Kachinas
Hopi Kachinas

Author: Barton Wright

Publisher: Cooper Square Pub

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780873581615

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The complete guide to collecting Kachina dolls.

Art Works!
Art Works!

Author: Paula Randall

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-08

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780788143496

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Profiles model arts-based substance abuse prevention programs for youth & communities in a variety of disciplines & settings. Highlighted programs include: Tuscon's Project Choli & Old Pascua Youth Artists; San Francisco's Vietnamese Youth Dev. Center Peer Resource Program; Bronx Council on the Arts, WritersCorp; CHIL'ART Playwrights Program of New Brunswick, N.J.; Little Rock's CornerStone Project NETworks Center; Chicago's Music Theater Workshop Under Pressure series; Iowa City's United Action for Youth Synthesis Arts Workshop; & Teen Resource Project/New Visions/Nueva Visiones Theater of Holyoke, MA.

Hopi Kachina Dolls and Their Carvers
Hopi Kachina Dolls and Their Carvers

Author: Theda Bassman

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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Contemporary Kachina dolls are beautifully illustrated with over 150 color photos. The lives of the carvers who make them are explored in depth. Twenty-five of today's important Kachina carvers have been interviewed for a first-hand glimpse into their work.

The Traditional Art of the Mask
The Traditional Art of the Mask

Author: Lelooska

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13:

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A rare look into the traditional ways of creating the beautiful masks that have brought such admiration to the Native American carvers of the Pacific Northwest. Each step to carving such a mask is illustrated and described in this book.