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Native Indian Kachina Dolls Facts

The Kachina doll is one of the mosta teaching tool. What the spirits taught
prominent forms of Southwest Nativethe elders of the tribes were then
Indian artwork. Masked and costumedtaught to the others through the
Native Indian dancers who representedrepresentations in the Kachina dolls.
various spiritual and natural elementsKachina dolls were originally given to
of life are called Kachinas. Spiritswomen and children of the tribes as
could represent different types ofgifts but later on, they were made for
people including clowns, singers,everyone's enjoyment. Kachina dolls are
warriors and even wood carriers. Variousone of the major art forms right up
wildlife or animals such as eagles,there along with rugs, jewelry and
bears, buffalos, deer, owls, butterfliespottery in Southwest Native Indian art.
and badgers are often represented. ThereCommon sizes for Kachina dolls range
are Kachinas for the sun, moon, stars,from a few inches to over 20 inches in
earth and even different crops such asheight. One can easily find smaller
squash.dolls which are often priced under $100
There is a Kachina spirit for everybut a large Kachina doll made by a well
purpose and in fact, there are over 900known name artist could easily be priced
documented Kachinas in history. Kachinasat several thousand dollars. Such a doll
are considered guardians or messengersis a much sought after and highly prized
to the Gods. Interestingly enough,piece of artwork by collectors of
dancers from the tribes are usually maleSouthwest Indian art. Original higher
even if a female Kachina is impersonatedend Kachinas are usually signed by the
in a performance.artist and come with some sort of
Southwest Native Indian tribes such asdocumentation certifying its
the Navajo, Zuni and Hopi, made Kachinaauthenticity. Collectors should seek out
dolls for use in religious ceremonies.only reputable sellers of Kachina dolls
The carved Kachina doll was also used asto ensure Native made artwork.



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