Leo Lacapa
Hochani /
Racoon
12" total
height
The name Hochani is the Keresan
term for Chief or Headman. According to legend, he was Hopi man
who went to live in the Rio Grande during difficult times and
returned bearing gifts for the Hopi. He may appear in Kiva Dances
in the winter, but most is often seen in the Mixed Kachina Dances
in the spring.
Leo
Lacapa is a carver that we recommend for the collector who wants
a quality piece at a reasonable price. Leo is from from First
Mesa, above Polacca.
His
representations are very accurate, his proportions are very good.
One of the reasons that this is so is that Leo regularly participates
in the First Mesa kachina ceremonies. In his late 60s, he is
a long-time carver.
Leo
Lacapa is also the brother in law of Tino Youvella - another
well known carver from First Mesa.
