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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
Category
1990s Unknown Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
Hopi Carved And Painted Wood Kachina Doll
By Indian Cottage Industries
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Hopi carver and painted wood Kachina Doll. Late 19th century: cottonwood with earthen pigments
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Kachina Doll Hand Carved Decorated Signed by Artist
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully detailed and decorated Kachina doll with white fur.
Signed by the artist on the
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Child's Painted Wood Kachina Doll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is an excellent replica of a 19th century child's kachina Doll with a flat, wood tableta
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint
