Malcolm Fred

Flute Kachina

15 3/4" H incl. 3 1/4" base


"The Flute or Lenang Kachina is most closely associated in appearance and performance with the Powamu Kachina. On First Mesa he makes his appearance during the actual Bean Dance although, at times, he may be seen during the Mixed Kachina Dances.

Across his back is a moisture tablet, in his hand is a flute whose mouthpiece looks like a flower, and on his head are many replicas of flowers don in wood. The Flue Kachina does not have as many Zuni characteristics as it does Hopi despite its many ties with Zuni."

- Wright, Barton, Kachinas: a Hopi Artist Documentary (36)


Malcolm comes from a large family of Kachina carvers which include brothers Jim, Verlan, Henry, Nathan and Glen. He has been carving and winning awards since he was a teenager.

His awards include a Zuni Fire God which he entered into the 1996 Arizona State Fair. He is married to and has 3 children with a Zuni lady. One of his favorite kachinas is the whipper which he seems to do most frequently.

Malcolm is of the Greasewood and Roadrunner clans, and was raised in the village of Bacavi. He has been carving for 25 years. His motivation comes from his religion, history, and the freedom of expressing his inner feelings.

Malcolm continues to achieve incredible realism in his figures, and is known for his large and well-proportioned figures.

Gallery Price: $3,600.00

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