Painted Wood Hopi Style Kachina Figure

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Hopi Style Katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as Kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood … Read more Hopi Style Katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as Kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls and new brides about katsinas or katsinam, the immortal beings that bring rain, control other aspects of the natural world and society, and act as messengers between humans and the spirit world. This doll is painted with vivid red, yellow, black and white colors. Dolls are highly regarded for their cultural significance, craftsmanship, and connection to the Hopi people's spiritual and ritualistic life. See less