Fletcher Healing, Jr., Blue A'hote Katsina carving
Fletcher Healing, Jr.
1907-2005
Hopi/Tewa
Alternative Name
F. Healing
Date
c.1958
Medium Specific
Cottonwood
Classification
Sculpture: Wood
Dimensions
12 x 4 x 4 1/4 in. (30.5 x 10.2 x 10.8 cm)
Accession Number
2018.35.28.297
Credit
Gift of Carol and Don Tallman
Memo / Artist Statement
A'hote may appear in any of the dfirectional colors but the two most common colors are the yellow A'hote (Sikyahote) or the blue (Sakwahote). In a Plaza Dance it is not unusual to see a line of Sakwahote with several Sikyahote, and a white or red form as well. A'hote may appear in the Mixed Kachina Dances, or the Palolokong Dances and the Plaza Dance. In his left hand he very frequently carries roast or boiled corn that is given out to the audience during his performance. (Wright, 1973:170)
Biography
Fletcher Healing Hopi-Tewa, Fletcher is the great-grandson of Nampeyo and grandson of Annie Healing Nampeyo. Fletcher is well known for making seated Koshari. He made them for several years. Unlike the rest of the family members, he was not a potter but chose to carve Katsina dolls.
(Schaaf 2008:111)
(Schaaf 2008:111)