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Title: Traditional Hopi Kachinas: A New Generation of Carvers by Jonathan S. Day ISBN: 0-87358-740-5 Publisher: Northland Publishing Pub. Date: 01 April, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Kachinas and Hopi 101
Comment: On a recent trip to Arizona -Sedona and Flagstaff, I was lucky to stumble upon a Hopi Marketplace, meet Jonathan Day and a number of the carvers in his book. This book is a wonderful beginning to the understanding the culture of the Hopi and the direction in which the creation of Kachinas is moving--a return to an art form that is based upon the teachings of the Hopi--a truer sense of the meaning of the kachina as a spirit which teaches and guides. Written with sensitivity and humour, Jonathan Day's book imparts the direction and meaning of the kachina, the Hopi culture and the artists behind the work. His commitment to the trust given to him by many of the artists interviewed along with his knowledge of the Hopi culture is invaluable to those of us of wish to understand more with respect and honor. His advice and recommended reading is invaluable.
Rating: 5
Summary: A beautiful book about traditional katsinas and the carvers.
Comment: Author, Jonathan Day has created a feast for the eyes as well as the mind. Day, a second generation Indian trader, shares his love and respect for the Hopi people while introducing the reader to the traditional Hopi katsina (kachina)through a new generation of carvers. Most people are familiar with the "action" dolls, however, traditional katsinas are usually hung on the wall and have an "antique" look to them. As this is my favorite form of katsina I was immediately drawn to this book. JD shares his experiences with the 19 featured carvers and provides a wonderful insight to what guides them in their carving...many of the stories will touch your heart. An essential book to anyone who collects or has dreamed of collecting Hopi katsina dolls.
Rating: 5
Summary: A very good book!
Comment: This book deals with the "new" style of katsina doll carving that is in fact a revival of what is termed "traditional" style, the style found before the advent of "action" katsinas of the 1950's. The author has termed this new/old style "New Traditional", and has devoted this book to the carvers themselves, as well as the dolls they make. These katsinas are identified by their more simplistic style, with emphasis on the faces and body paint and costume, much different than the very elaborately carved and detailed "Modern Contemporary" dolls. Many of the Hopi artists in this book have been carving katsinas for years, but have only recently begun to carve in the old style of their grandfathers. The book describes what the categories of katsinas are, gives a biography of the featured carvers, the locations where their awesome dolls may be purchased, and even has an introduction on how to behave yourself if you are ever privileged enough to visit the Hopi mesas in Arizona (sadly, many of the Hopi ceremonies have been closed to outsiders because of rude, obnoxious behavior of tourists who think that these important religious rites are just shows put on for entertainment). This is a good book for collectors of katsina dolls, and even if this style of katsina carving isn't quite your cup of tea, I recommend this book very highly!
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Title: Hopi Kachinas: The Complete Guide to Collecting Kachina Dolls by Barton Wright ISBN: 087358161X Publisher: Northland Publishing Pub. Date: 01 September, 1977 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Hopi Kachina Dolls: With a Key to Their Identification by Harold S. Colton ISBN: 0826301800 Publisher: University of New Mexico Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 1971 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: A Guide to Hopi Katsina Dolls by Kent McManis, Robin Stancliff ISBN: 1887896171 Publisher: Last Gasp Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Kachina Dolls: The Art of Hopi Carvers by Helga Teiwes ISBN: 0816512647 Publisher: University of Arizona Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 1993 List Price(USD): $22.58 |
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Title: Kachinas: Spirit Beings of the Hopi by Neil, Sr. David ISBN: 0936755210 Publisher: Avanyu Publishing Pub. Date: 01 July, 1994 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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