Katsina : Left Hand Hunter : Lowell Talashoma

Left Hand Hunter Katsina by award winner artist Lowell Talashoma. Object : Katsina (Katchina)  Title : Left Hand Hunter (Siyangephoya) Carver : Lowell Talashoma. Origin : Hopi Size : 7" Materials : Wood, feathers, fur and paint. The Left-Handed Katsina (Siyangephoya) is said by some to be derived from the Hualapai Indians. He carries his gear opposite of regular Katsinam (he must use his right hand rather than his left to draw an arrow from the quiver). This Katsina moves with strange bobbings and little mincing steps. Despite his odd behavior he is an excellent hunter and some consider him quite powerful. In carvings he is often shown holding an eagle or with a deer draped over his shoulder demonstrating his hunting prowess. Marlin did a wonderful job on this carving; one can feel the power in this Katsina figure.  Lowell Talashoma   About Katsina: Central to Hopi religion, Katsinas are supernatural beings believed to live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. Hopi men e