Ed Seechoma
Apache
10 1/2"
total height
8 1/2" to top of head
"The Apache Kachina is
a figure or caricature that may appear during the Kiva Dances
both early and late, or with the Soyohim later in the year. A
group of them frequently will appear in the Buffalo Dances during
the Kachina season.
"Their actions are usually
those that one would expect of Apaches on the warpath. They are
often used in conjunction with the clowns."
- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist Documentary (145)
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.
