Dennis Tewa
Crow Man
17 1/4"
total height
"Angwus Kachina
is the Crow Kachina. This kachina is one of the warriors who
make war on the clowns during the Plaza Dances or who appear
in the Soyohim of late spring.
"He comes to threaten
the clowns for their immoderate behavior, appearing again and
again until finally he and others who have the same function
descend upon the clowns and thoroughly chastize them."
- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist's Documentary (158)
Dennis Tewa is one of the
greatest modern kachina carvers. He is featured in nearly every
major publication dealing with kachinas and has won many awards.
His work can be found in museums and private collections around
the world. He is an important name in any Hopi kachina
collection.
He rarely carves anymore,
as he spends a great deal of time in his traditional leadership
roles and in the kiva.
When he does carve, his finished
pieces usually end up at Santa Fe Indian Market, where you can
expect to pay $8k-plus for a newer work.