The Hopi Approach to the Art of Kachina Doll Carving

by Erik Bromberg

The beautiful diversity of Hopi Kachina dolls is pictorially presented to show past, present, and evolving styles. These carved representations of ceremonial figures taking part in celebration of the Kachina religion are highly collected by Indian and white peoples alike. This book serves to explain, compare, and present the variety of dolls that are found through color pictures, line drawings and a concise text. The carvers are given a great deal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887400620
• ISBN13: 9780887400629
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Interesting, first class reference book.

This book is one of the best I've seen on the subject of kachina dolls and their carvers. A great reference as well as a strong introduction to the art. Describes the differences between Hopi and Navajo styles, with high quality photos. Along with my Barton Wright, this book is invaluable as a collecting reference book. The appendix includes a big list of Hopi carvers' names and a page of translated symbols.