Kachina dolls are a very ceremonious and important part of the Hopi Tribe. Kachina doll makers are often members of the tribe who will directly be participating in an upcoming ceremony. Kachina doll makers have a very rich and historical past which is why kachina dolls are so popular in more than just the Native…
Kachina dolls are representations of spirits and deities from the Hopi culture, and they were given to children as a gift to teach them all about the different Kachinas and the special stories behind each one. The Hopi believed that the Kachinas were holy spirits that lived in the peaks of Arizona and other sacred…
The Navajo Native American Tribe has used Navajo Kachina Dolls for centuries within their religious ceremonies, which derives from the story of creation featuring Father Sun or Mountain Spirit and Mother Earth. The Navajo Kachina Dolls are ceremonial symbols representing these gods and that they still reside with them in spirit. Navajo Kachina Dolls are…
Kachina dolls meanings are a very important part of the Hopi cultural traditions and history. They are the main way that stories are told, lessons given, and history of the people are passed down through the generations from clan to clan. Animal and Plant Kachina Dolls Meanings (Popkot) Animals, birds and plant kachina dolls meanings…