Kachina Doll

Kachina Doll

This Kachina girl is most often seen during the Niman Ceremony. She represents the snow and is one of rasping of Rugan Kachinas as well. Her presence is a prayer for the coming cold weather that snow may fall and replenish the ground with moisture. It is represented in this carving with a white face and triangular black mouth. It is made from cottonwood and has a V-shaped Mutlicolored chest region with a shell necklace attached to the Kachina.
  • Object: Kachina Doll
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 16" high
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Hopi
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: McColl Collection
  • Catalog #: 88.047