Dean H. Gashwazra, Köcha Honau (White Bear) Katsina carving
Dean H. Gashwazra
1973-
Tewa/Hopi Pueblo
Date
c.2000
Medium Specific
Cottonwood, paint
Classification
Sculpture: Wood
Dimensions
7 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (19.7 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm.)
Accession Number
2025.35.28.60
Credit
Gift of Doris M. Lumsden
Memo / Artist Statement
The Hon (Bear) katsina is of such great strength that it is felt he can cure the sick. He may appear in a number of colors such as Köcha Honau (White Bear). Bear katsinas appear most often in the Soyohim or Mixed Dances of springtime or occasionally as side dancers for the Chakwaina Katsinas. (Wright, B., 1977:102)
Inscription
Dean H. Gashwazra, White Bear (Kachina) Hopi