Manfred Susunkewa is the originator of the traditional style katsina movement. He started making dolls in this fashion in the 1970s when he was working with his close friend, Charles Loloma. He has won many prizes at Santa Fe Indian Market. His work is in the permanent collection of the Heard Museum, Museum of Northern Arizona, and Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology.

 I’ve known Manfred since the 1980s. His dolls are amazingly consistent year after year.  He uses hand ground mineral and vegetal pigments exclusively. His work has been featured in a 1992 Native Peoples magazine article. He also has been designated an “Arizona Living Treasure,” a great honor.

This beautiful Hilili is 11 1/2" tall without feathers, 13 1/2" with the feathers. It is a strong rendition with a very attractive face. $695.
 

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