Stetson Honyumptewa

Twin War God

12 1/2" total height


We are thrilled to present a great example by one of the most well known and award winning Hopi kachina carvers of all time.

This particular piece bears a striking resemblance to the larger Twin War God Stetson sold at Santa Fe's Indian Market in 2012 where he also won Best of Show!


This kachina represents one of the twin warrior gods - Pookanghoya. "He often appears in the Mixed Kachina Dances but may also appear in evening dances in the kivas. His is one of the so-called Fighting Kachinas."

- Barton Wright, Kachinas: A Hopi Artist's Documentary (138).

The stripes on his face and headdress are warrior tracks.


Stetson Honyumptewa is recognized as one of the leading contemporary kachina carvers. Subsequently his work is highly sought-after and can be hard to find under five figures.

He is known for his incredible detail and attention to proportionate anatomy. He has paved the way for many carvers in the younger generation, including his nephew Ronald Honyumptewa.

Now living in Santa Fe, Stetson continues to practice the traditional art of Hopi kachina carving and makes regular trips back home where he participates in the ceremonies with relatives and other peers such as Loren Phillips, and others.

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