Aaron J. Fredericks
Shalako Taka
12 1/2"
total height
"The Hopi Salako Taka
towers seven or eight feet in the air, a long, slender, shoulderless
figure that bows and dips as he moves in a most graceful manner.
He is always accompanied by his sister, the Salako Mana, as wella
s Hahai-i Wuhti and the Tukwinong Kachinas.
"The two Salakos are
distinguisable only by a few details. The male has a pink face,
earrings that are pendant eagle plumes, and the turquoise-colored
moccasins of the men."
- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist Documentary (248)
Aaron J. Fredericks is a younger carver whose work has rapidly
reached the top of its category. He consistently wins Best of
Class at juried competitions including Santa Fe's Indian Market,
the Heard Museum's Indian Art Show, and others. His work can
be found in the most discriminating collections.
He is a traditional carver
from the village of Shungopavi at Second Mesa. He enjoys working
on his dolls, and gets a lot of inspiration from his cultural
heritage. His wife also encourages his work and shares in the
creative process by suggesting colorful themes seen throughout
his work.
