The Aholi & Eototo figures
are rarely carved because of their sacred natures. However, with
the demand by collectors increasing, more and more contemporary
and progressive artists are "pushing the envelope,"
by responding to that demand with new and unique works of art.
As highly spiritual figures,
the Eototo and Aholi represent the kachina chiefs, with the Aholi
representing the lieutenant.
The Eototo represents the
Village Chief, and is called "father" as the chief
of all kachinas. He appears throughout the year and always leads
- placing cornmeal on the ground in the shape of a raincloud.
The Aholi follows and places the end of his stick in the cloud,
marking the spot for rain to come.
Timothy Talawepi was born
February 6th, 1967 to Charles Talawepi and Marianne Tenakhongva.
Timothy is self-taught but learned a lot from watching his father.
He also gives credit to Hopi
carver, Brian Honyouti, who helped him perfect his art.
Timothy is married to Rosemary. Rosemary’s father, Kenneth
Pavenyouma is well known also for his Kachina carving.
Timothy’s favorite Kachina
to carve is the Blue Chasing Star Kachina. He was featured in
Arizona Highway’s “A New Generation of Indian Artists”
issue November 1992. He also was “Hopi Carver of the Year”
at the Sedona Hopi show.
