Lee Grover
Jr.
Eagle Dancer
11 3/4"
total height
This dance is not as common
as it might have been at one time, and according to Barton Wright's
Kachinas: a Hopi Artist's Documentary, you might have the satisfaction
of occassionally seeing a performance "in one of the night
ceremonies in March or during the Powamu."
"Usually the personator
imitates the step or motion and cry of the eagle to absolute
perfection. There is evidence that this kachina was imported
into Zuni from the Hopi and is danced there in much the same
manner that it is at Hopi.
This may be why the Eagle
may appear during Pamuya on First Mesa with Zuni Kachinas."
(87)
Lee has done a nice job with
this piece - and we recommend him as "one to watch."
His kachinas are at a nice price and will likely only continue
to improve and increase in value.
Lee Grover is from First Mesa,
Tewa Village (Hano). He is in his early 30's and has been carving
since his youth (12-14 years). He enjoys carving Owls and Bears.
He puts a lot of detail into his work which have been recognized
as "nice, clean dolls."
