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Kachina is 18-1/4" tall including 1" base, and 6-1/2" wide at widest points.
A beautiful and rare carving as Lowell Tashoma Sr. passed away a few years ago. The quality of the paint and detail work is amazing!
Palhik Mana is often seen grinding corn, while sometimes she is
seen with colorful plants and birds. She brings rain creating life, whether it
is corn or animals, and is thought very highly of to the Hopi. The Palhik Mana
is often mistaken for the Poli Mana and the Salako Mana. The Palhik Mana's
functions are very similar to both the Poli Mana and the Salako Mana. It is one
of the most deceptive dolls. Like the Poli Mana she is the dancing partner of
the Poli Kachina in Third Mesa. Also, like the Salako Mana she either is the
dancing partner of the Salako Taka or the corn-grinding maid during the Puppet
Dances. Some people believe that the Salako Mana and the Poli Mana are the same.
Palhik Mana is impersonated by both men and women during the dances depending on
what mesa they are being portrayed.
Lowell Talashoma Sr. is
a unique carver. Most Kachina collectors know Lowell's work and his style. Most
of his work is big in size, but it is still precise in movements, proportions,
and authenticity. Lowell is in most of the Hopi Kachina books to date "The Art
of the Hopi" by Lois and Jerry Jacka, "Kachina Dolls" by Helga Teiwes, "Hopi
Kachina Dolls and Their Carvers" By Theda Bassman, and "Kachina Doll Carving" by
Erik Bromberg. He is mentioned amongst the best Hopi Kachina carvers. Lowell
adds a touch of his personality to his work, and that is what makes Lowell's
dolls as unique as they are. He is a self-taught carver and he has been carving
since he was ten years old. Lowell was born on January 1, 1950, in Tuba City,
Arizona and passed away in 2003. He was part of the Coyote
Clan.
This Kachina Doll is made of cottonwood root. Kachina is signed on the bottom of the base with "Lowell Talashoma Sr.". If you would like to see a picture of the signature on the bottom of the base or more pictures of the doll please let us know. SILVERTRIBE IS PROUD TO BRING YOU ANOTHER AMAZING HOPI KACHINA DOLL!!!!!!
DOLLS LIKE THIS ONE, ARE THE REASON WE ARE THE #1 NATIVE AMERICAN ART
SELLER!
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BUYS DIRECT AND GUARANTEE'S AUTHENTICITY ON ALL OF OUR
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