Raymond Naha
Jr.
Sipikne
9 1/4"
total height
The Zuni Warrior Kachina is
a traditional representation of what the Hopi believe the powerful
Zuni Warriors to be. He is said to be a very fast runner. When
he appears in the Hopi dances, he moves so rapidly that only
the younger men can keep up with him.
Ray Naha Jr. is the son of
the famous Hopi painter Raymond Naha; his mother is a well known
Hopi potter (Emma Naha), while his older brother Marty is known
for his pottery and kachinas, and younger brother Shannon is
following closely in Ray Jr.'s footsteps with some incredible
old-style kachinas of his own.
These two brothers are among
the most popular old-style carvers at Hopi. Their work is very
elaborate and authentic. They take a lot of pride in each piece
- hand tying every feather, and using only the best materials.
