First published in 1973, this publication adds an important chapter
to the body of work that brings Kachina art and scholarship
together. The 237 Kachina paintings beautifully, descriptively
rendered by Hopi artist Clifford Bahnimptewa (1938-1984), are part
of the permanent collection of the Heard Museum (Pheonix). Born in
the Hopi village of Old Oraibi on Third Mesa and a member of the
Parrot Clan, Bahnimptewa learned to carve Katsina figures from his
grandfather and his involvement in ceremonies helped the artist
depict the figures in ceremonial motion. Noted Kachina and Pueblo
culture scholar Barton Wright has organised the book around the
Hopi ceremonial calendar, beginning with the Winter Solstice
Katsinas that mark the start of the Hopi year. The Soyal ceremony
marking the solstice presents the most important Katsina figures.
It is followed by the Powanu series that anticipates the growing
season. These are followed by ceremonies that initiate the young
men and the initiation of children into the Katsina cult. Winter
and early spring night dances are followed by plaza dances that
bring rain and fertility and commemorate special events in the
villages with strong components of entertainment. The Niman
ceremony after the summer solstice closes the Katsina season when
the Katsinas return to their mountain homes. All of the painting
collection has been newly photographed to the highest digital
standards.
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