Ed Seechoma
Velvet Shirt
11 1/2"
total height
10" to to
top of head
The Velvet Shirt, or Navan
Kachina, "is a comparatively recent kachina as it seems
to have originated in Moenkopi sometime after 1900. He is one
of the more colorful kachinas in a regular kachina dance with
his bright ribbons and flowers. He may also appear in Kiva Dances.
- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist's Documentary (191)
Ed Seechoma is from the village
of Hotevilla at Third Mesa and is a well known carver, proficient
in both the traditional and contemporary methods. In fact, his
action oriented carvings can take years to complete and often
fetch thousands of dollars.
His traditional carvings are
also highly sought after for many reasons. Ed is one of the few
carvers who adheres to the "old" methods - using antique
horseshoe files, all-natural pigments, and of course hand-tying
all his feathers.
One of Ed's trademarks is
the appearance of the bow legs on each piece.
