Collector Kachina: Lenang (Flute) Kachina, 1988 by Clifford Bahnimptewa (1938-1984), Hopi

Lenang (Flute) Kachina, 1988 by Clifford Bahnimptewa (1938-1984), Hopicottonwood, feathers, pigment13.5" tall x 5.5" wide x 6" deep The Flute Kachina is a rarely seen dancer, who appears in the Bean and Mixed Kachina Dances. On his head are representations of flowers, pointing in the four sacred directions. He has long hair and he carries a moisture tablet on his back that will provide water to the earth. In his hand is a flute mouthpiece that resembles a flower. Although this diety is more closely tied to the Zuni, he is adorned with mostly Hopi characteristics, such as the decorated skirt, detailed sash and animal hide hanging from the sash. Clifford Bahnimptewa was born in 1938 at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa. He was best known for his Katsina paintings, as well he was a fine carver. He grew up around his paternal grandparents, John and Mina Lansa, village leaders who possessed vast knowledge of Hopi history and culture. Clifford is the father of Danny Lansa Bahnimptewa, Larson Bahnimpt