Kachina

Kachina

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
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 16" high
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Hopi
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: McColl Collection
  • Catalog #: 88.047