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Kachina carvings by some of the Southwest's most prominent Hopi and Navajo artistsThe “original” kachinas were supernatural spirits and beings. These entities once lived among the Indian people and taught them basic living skills for well-being—how to hunt, how to live in harmony with nature and bring rain and fertility to the ground, how to heal sickness, and how to mete out discipline. When these “original” kachinas left the pueblos, they gave their gifts to the people, who still carry on their traditions. Each kachina therefore has a specific function and is believed to be the spirit of an animal, bird, plant, object, place, or person. Originally, the kachina doll was devised as a teaching tool given to one’s children as part of their cultural and religious training. We feature Hopi kachinas such well known artists as Lawrence Dallas, Bryon Kewenvoyouma, Wilmer Kaye, Keith Torres, Mike Talahytewa, and Sterling McRae. Note that our prices for kachina dolls are typically 30 to 40 percent lower than you’ll find in galleries or retail stores. These kachinas represent some of the items we typically carry. Contact us (by phone, FAX, or e-mail) or visit one of our shows to learn about our current inventory and pricing. |
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Want to learn more about Hopi kachinas? Read Lee
Anderson's article on the origins and ceremonial uses of kachinas
in the Hopi culture. |
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This is a partial list of the kachina carvers we work with. Wilmer Kay |
Anderson's Americana Indian & Western
Shows
P.O. Box 3447
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