Adobe Gallery Blog

“For over 2,000 years, Native Americans of the Southwest have prayed to the great spirits to bless their world with good weather, abundant game and a bountiful harvest. The Pueblo people believe that each year, just after the winter solstice, beings known as Kachinas bring them messages from these spirits, walking upon the earth to interact with the Pueblo people. At the end of the planting season, they return to the spirit world. Since each tribe may have their own distinct Kachinas, there is thought to be over 400 of them.” [www.kachinasdolls.com]

 We are thrilled to present to you a refined exhibit highlighting katsina (kachina) imagery and various Pueblo cultural objects. We have thoughtfully displayed, both in the gallery and on our website, a comprehensive collection of Hopi and Zuni Pueblo katsina dolls – dating from the 1930s to the 1990s. Intertwined with the doll collection are bronze sculptures of katsinas by the late Hopi artist, Lowell Talashoma, paintings by early 20^th century Hopi artists of katsinas, as well as paintings by later pueblo artists of katsina dance scenes. You will also see pueblo pottery adorned with katsina imagery and a lovely Hopi basket with Crow Mother and Eagle katsina imagery.

We are certain you will be captivated by the imagery, color and symbolism in this exhibit. Come by the gallery and experience the cultural and historical significance of the katsina.

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Opening Reception Friday, November 14th 5:00 until 7:00 pm

Exhibiting through January, 2015