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Why are kachina dolls called dolls?
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Kachina dolls are called dolls because their size and shape makes them resemble dolls. However, the figurines produced by the Hopi indigenous people have spiritual meaning and are used for religious purposes not as toys. On 1stDibs, shop a range of kachina dolls.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1995 Hopi Kachina Doll, Aholi
By John Booth
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1995 Hopi Kachina Doll - Aholi on wood base
Matte and Glazed in ceramic (heavy)
Feather missing on one ear muff
The perfect addition to any Kachina Doll collection.
Category
1990s Unknown Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure - Kachina Doll, circa 1970s
Measures: 7" wide x 6" deep x 14" high
The doll shows a few minor losses and cracks - Please review all images
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Grey Wolf Kachina Doll Hand Carved Signed by Artist
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully detailed and decorated wolf figure Kachina doll with fur.
Signed by the artist on the base.
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint
Water Serpent (Palulukang) and Mud Man (Koyemsi) - Kachina Doll
Located in Soquel, CA
Water Serpent (Palulukang) and Mud Man (Koyemsi) - Kachina Doll
Brightly painted, dynamic sculpture by an unknown artist.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Massive Five Foot Tall Navajo Eagle Dancer Kachina Doll signed "by GUY V.Y."
Located in Highwood, IL
Over the years this Kachina Doll has seen its fair share of restorations and repairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Feathers
Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This rare antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina doll, carved in the first quarter of the 20th century, is an exceptional example of traditional Hopi spiritual art.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
