What Kachinas Personify
According to Wikipedia, “Kachinas are spirits or personifications of things in the real world. The local pantheon of kachinas varies from pueblo community to community. A kachina can represent anything in the natural world or cosmos, from a revered ancestor to an element, a location, a quality, a natural phenomenon, or a concept; there may be kachinas for the sun, stars, thunderstorms, wind, corn, insects, as well as many other concepts.
“Kachinas are understood as having human-like relationships: families such as parents and siblings, as well as marrying and having children. Although not worshipped, each is viewed as a powerful being who, if given veneration and respect, can use his particular power for human good, bringing rainfall, healing, fertility, or protection, for example… Everything has an essence or a life force, and humans must interact with these or fail to survive.”
On this page, we offer a description of many of the kachinas we have in stock.
CHIEF is an ancient kachina that represents the great power of knowledge. It is a perfect gift for those who love books, learning, and wisdom.
KOKOPELLI is one of the most popular American Indian deities of the Southwest and is commonly referred to as the flute player. Kokopelli is the god of fertility and agriculture and makes an appropriate gift for newlyweds and farmers.
THE BEAR represents great power and is used in prayer to cure the sick. The bear makes a heartfelt gift for those battling sickness and illness.
HOOP DANCER amuses audiences at major ceremonies. The three hoops represent life, death, and reemergence, the circle of life. Hoop dancer makes a good gift for those who work in entertainment. He is also an appropriate companion for those who face incurable health situations.
THE EAGLE Kachina is a sacred Hopi Native American spiritual figure symbolizing strength, vision, and connection to the divine. Representing a messenger between humans and spirits, it embodies the power of the eagle, embodying wisdom and guidance. In Hopi ceremonies, the Eagle Kachina plays a vital role in promoting harmony. It is a good congratulatory gift for graduations and promotions.