Hilili Kachina material_pearl Handwoven Navajo Burntwater Weaving with

Handwoven Navajo Burntwater Weaving with Vegetal Dyes

Navajo Weaving in the Teec Nos Pos Regional Style

1980s Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet by Olivia Whitethorne (Navajo)

the figure honors the eagle

As a messenger of the Snake Clan

Hilili Kachina material_pearl Handwoven Navajo Burntwater Weaving withHand carved from cottonwood root and hand painted by Hopi artist Colleen Talahytewa, this Hilili Kachina is depicted in a dancing motion while holding yucca stalks in each hand. The carving is finished with carefully painted traditional designs that highlight the artist's attention to detail and craftsmanship. As Hopi Kachina carving is traditionally practiced by men, works by female carvers such as Colleen Talahytewa are relatively uncommon and