Kachina pin

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The term kachina applies to a number of distinct things believed by the Hopi to be interconnected: the essence of life; spirit dancers who appear during religious ceremonies; and small figures carved in the likeness of more than two hundred kachina spirits, each distinguished by personality, costume, and body posture. Each kachina has a story and a significant function that it performs. Most kachinas are considered benevolent friends who intercede with forces of nature to sustain life on earth. Some are funny; others discipline children. Kachina dolls are the means by which Hopi children learn to identify kachina spirits and symbolism. For example, Aha Kachina comes only to Second Mesa at the Bean Dance. Hilili appears in the Bean Dance at First Mesa. Pong, the Mountain Sheep Kachina, has power over rain.

Information was gathered from www.artsednet.getty.edu in 2000

Size may vary slightly from photograph, but are close to actual size.  Our craftsmen try to make the pieces like those pictured, but small variations will occur in any handcrafted work and are part of their charm.  Handcrafted by Native American Navajo silversmiths and made from (.925) sterling silver.  Price includes regular shipping by U.S. Mail.  Priority 2-3 day and Express overnight is extra.