Ros George
Ashes
16 1/4"
H with 2 3/4" base
"Qöchaf Kachina
is one who occurs only on Second Mesa at the villages of Shungopavi
and Shipaulovi. Just as ashes are used to purify objects during
various ceremonies, the Ashes Kachina (Qöchaf) is used to
purify the village, everyone and all things.
"He appears on the last
day of Powamu and his arrival signals the beginning of the Bean
Dance Procession."
- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist's Documentary (25)
Ros George is another top-tier
kachina carver whose work can be found in only the most descriminating
collections. As an award-winning carver, he focuses primarily
on pieces for his shows and long list of buyers from around the
world.
Ros is featured in "Hopi
Kachina Dolls and their Carvers" by Theda Bassman. His story
is a compelling one. He started with animal figures, but has
become well known for his Ahola - as presented here.
Ros took on his father's name
after his father passed. He signs "R."
This is a nice example of
a very collectible carver in his own unique style - clean and
classic.
