K670 Lion Kachina
Lion Kachina by Hopi carver Eric Roy. The 6 ” Kachina, carved from cottonwood root in the traditional Hopi manner, is on a 2" base of cactus skeleton.
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The Mountain Lion Kachina (Toho) often accompanies such animals as the Deer or Antelope Kachina when they appear in the Line Dances of spring. However, during the Pachavu or Tribal Initiation about every fourth year Toho appears as a guard. Armed with yucca whips, he patrols the procession in company with He’-e’-e and other warrior or guard kachinas. Toho is a favorite doll at present, whereas five years ago or longer the doll was rarely carved.
Hopi carver Eric Roy from Third Mesa comes from a family of Kachina carvers.
About the artist
Eric Roy
Hopi
Hopi carver Eric Roy from Third Mesa (Oraibi) comes from a family of Kachina carvers. His grandfather, Coolidge Roy, Sr., was a Kachina carver, as well as his father, Coolidge Roy, Jr. who is famous for his magnificent Eagle Dancers. His uncles and brothers are also known for their Kachinas. Coolidge's great-grandfather was Roy Tawahongva, so the family tradition of carving goes back many generations.
