KACHINAS
Kachinas are a central aspect of Hopi and Pueblo Native American cultures, primarily in the Southwestern United States. They are powerful and sacred spirits or deities in these cultures and play an essential role in religious and ceremonial practices. Kachinas are believed to be intermediaries between the spiritual world and the physical world. They walk upon the earth and they dance to bring life and renewal.
Kachinas are often associated with natural elements, such as animals, plants, and celestial bodies. They can embody the spirits of animals, the forces of nature, or other aspects of the natural world. There are more than 250 Kachinas, each with its own separate attributes.
Some kachinas are thought to represent the spirits of ancestors or important figures in the community. They may impart wisdom and guidance to the living.
Kachinas are central to various ceremonies and rituals, particularly the Kachina or Hopi dances. These ceremonies are performed to seek the blessings of the kachinas, ensure a bountiful harvest, and promote harmony and balance within the community.
Kachina dolls are important artistic representations of these spirits. These dolls are often intricately carved and decorated, with each one representing a specific kachina. They are used in ceremonies, as teaching tools, and as decorative art. The Hopi were the original Kachina doll carvers, using a single piece of cottonwood root. The Navajo added leather, feathers, beads, and turquoise.
Our Kachinas are reasonably priced from $39.00 to $199.00 depending on size and artist.