Carved & painted by Hopi Pueblo carver Sheldon Talas, who was born around 1940 and lives at Polacca, at the base of First Mesa.
Also known as HON, White Bear are a warrior kachina also capable of good medicine and curing illness. They arrive during the spring dances.
This Kachina has a minor flaw on one of its upright feathers.
Symbolizes power, strength, courage, wisdom and healing. Second in importance only to the Badger.
Hopi Kachinas are carved out of one individual piece of wood.
approximately: 13.875"x5"x5"
Carved & painted by Hopi Pueblo carver Sheldon Talas, who was born around 1940 and lives at Polacca, at the base of First Mesa.
Also known as HON, White Bear are a warrior kachina also capable of good medicine and curing illness. They arrive during the spring dances.
This Kachina has a minor flaw on one of its upright feathers.
Symbolizes power, strength, courage, wisdom and healing. Second in importance only to the Badger.
Hopi Kachinas are carved out of one individual piece of wood.
approximately: 13.875"x5"x5"