The Kachina Dolls of todays art market are a pathway not only between the spiritual world and mortals but also between Hopis and non-Hopis. Each year Kachinas come, they walk upon the earth and they dance to bring life and renewal. When the Kachinas return to the spirit world at the end of the planting, they return with prayers of the Hopi that we might all continue on this earth for another round of the circle of life.

The Hopi were the original Kachina Doll carvers, using a single piece of cottonwood root.

The Navajo began carving in their own creative way adding leather, feathers, beads, & turquoise.

Kachina Dolls are gifts given in hope of future abundance and health, as well as tools for education.

EAGLE: Represents strength and power. He is the ruler of the sky and the messenger to the heavens.

HOOP DANCER: Amuses the audience of a major ceremony. The rings represent the circle of life.

HEMIS: A beatutiful Kachina which represents happiness of a successful harvest.

OGRE: White Ogre represents good. Black Ogre threatens children who are naughty.

CHIEF: Ancient Kachina, represents great power and knowledge.

CORN MAIDEN: Said to purify the women who grind the corn for ceremonies and other use.

MEDICINE MAN: Mixes herbs and roots to give advice, prevents and cures sickness.