Lean Monongye, Konin Katsina carving
Lean Monongye
1972-
Tewa/Hopi Pueblo
Date
1996
Medium Specific
Cottonwood, paint, hide
Classification
Sculpture: Wood
Dimensions
13 1/2 x 3 x 3 in. (24.3 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm.)
Accession Number
2025.35.28.67
Credit
Gift of Doris M. Lumsden
Memo / Artist Statement
The Konin or Supai Katsina is a representative of the Hopis' neighbors to the west, the Havasupai Indians. This katsina appears usually during the water kiva ceremonies or during the spring and summer ceremonies. There are several varieties of this katsina, and the male katsina usually appears with a chorus of singers and Konin Mana. (Wright, B., 1973:184)
Biography
Lean Monongye was born on November 29, 1972 in Keams Canyon, Arizona. He belongs to the Coyote Clan of the Hopi Tribe and currently resides in Third Mesa, AZ. Lean started carving in the late 1980's having been taught the art of carving by well known artists Sam and Brandon Kayquoptewa. He effectively combined what he learned from them and added his own technique and style into his Kachina doll carvings. His favorite part in the making of a doll is painting it. Lean's finishing touch is one of the most recognized and admired finishes. Lean always wants to make his dolls look different and unique so that his work can be distinguished.
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