Alfred Lomaquahu Hopi Sun God Kachina #2155

This thought-provoking, museum-quality kachina was created by award-winning Hopi artist Alfred "Bo" Lomahquahu. "Dawa," the Sun God Kachina, is rising up from the clouds surrounding our Mother Earth playing his flute, sending blessings of peace and harmony down to us. Carved in 2001, Alfred says regarding this kachina "the Sun God is a Father to us, through his light and warmth we have life. He is there watching over us playing songs and giving prayers for all Life."

The Sun God Kachina (also known as the Sunface Kachina in Zuni) is a powerful symbol of peace and positive energy. He is the "Bringer of New Life and New Beginnings," which is why you see Sunface symbols on Pueblo jewelry, pottery and fetishes.

Added to our collection right before 9/11/, this Kachina represents the bringing together of us as brothers and sisters on one very small planet. He asks us to have respect for one another and give thanks for all our blessings. The size of Dawa in relation to the earth is also significant, another reminder to know humility, recognize grace and to keep perspective of what's really important in our lives. He was carved from one piece of cottonwood root (including flute). The only things added are the three bells on his left leg. He is 16" tall and 6" wide. Signed on the bottom. In perfect condition.