Marty Naha

Palhik Mana

22" total height



The Palhik Mana, or Butterfly Maiden, is one of the most popular kachinas in the Hopi carvers' repertoire. This beautifully dressed figure is not really a kachina, but rather a woman's dance personage.

Women who appear in the Mamzrau Initiation Dance are called the Palhik' Manas. They are never masked except on Third Mesa, although they all appear to be when carved as dolls. The carvings typically include an elaborate tableta including butterfly and corn symbols.



We're excited to see this new skill developing for Marty as a kachina carver. We expect to continue to see great things out of him. Be sure to see his younger brothers' old style carvings as well!

Gallery Price: $675.00

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