February 12, 2008
Kachina doll depicting the Snow Maiden by Wilfred Kaye. Dolls are depictions of the katsina spirit, not an actual katsina and are used to teach Hopi children the importance of them in regards to Hopi culture (Photo courtesy of HEEF).
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KYKOTSMOVI - The Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) will hold its annual silent auction in Phoenix on Friday, Feb. 29th at the Phoenix Hilton Garden Inn (4000 N. Central Avenue) at 6:30 p.m. More than 50 pieces of Hopi art from renowned artists such as Verma "Sonwai" Nequatewa, Delmar Polacca, Duane Maktima and the feature collaborative piece from Clark Tenakhongva and family will be auctioned off to raise money for the fund.
By Submitted by Sam Tenakhongva
February 12, 2008
