Jimmie K (Jimmie Kewanwytewa)
Hopi, (1889-1966), a katsina doll depicting Kwahu or the Eagle Katsina, modeled with wings outstretched, signed: J.K.
height 14 1/4in, width 25 1/2in
Footnotes:
'Jimmie Kewanwytewa, (1888?-1965) better known as Jimmie K., was a cultural emissary for the Hopi people. He traveled widely throughout the U.S. For 40 years he lectured and provided carving and singing demonstrations at the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) in Flagstaff, AZ. The MNA has over 120 of his carvings in its collection. At the urging of the wife of Harold Colton, then MNA Director, Jimmie K. became the first carver to sign his work. His signature was a simple, 'J.K.' on the bottom of one or both feet. Jimmie signed approximately 40% of his katsinam.' Walsh, Barry, by personal correspondence, November, 2019.

With breaks and repairs to each foot and a few scattered shrinkage cracks, the largest to one leg (approximately 3in-long) with corresponding overpaint. A repaired break lengthwise through one wing with corresponding paint touch-up - this wing also loose from one connection point with arm (one nail missing). Wear and dust accumulation to the feathers. Scattered scuffs and wear commensrate with age.