Ed Seechoma
Planting Kachina
(Field House)
10 3/4"
total height
9" to top
of head
"The Field House Kachina
is presumably a planting kachina for when he appears he carries
a hoe. He is sometimes known as the Hoe Kachina or as the Pashtabi
Kachina. His appearance is for success in the fields.
- Wright, Barton. Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist's Documentary (148)
Ed Seechoma is from the village
of Hotevilla at Third Mesa and is a well known carver, proficient
in both the traditional and contemporary methods. In fact, his
action oriented carvings can take years to complete and often
fetch thousands of dollars.
His traditional carvings are
also highly sought after for many reasons. Ed is one of the few
carvers who adheres to the "old" methods - using antique
horseshoe files, all-natural pigments, and of course hand-tying
all his feathers.
One of Ed's trademarks is
the appearance of the bow legs on each piece.
Ed's work could be considered
"the traditionalist's traditional."
His work can be found in some
of the most prestigious and reputable galleries and museums in
the Southwest, including the Wheelright Museum of Santa Fe, and
Heard Museum of Phoenix.
