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Unbelievable, priceless Hopi Kachina from one of the best artists out there and over 20 inches tall! No words can describe the detail surrounding every angle of this special Kachina. Pictures tell a nice story, but in person, this carving becomes a legacy! From the intricately carved base with three individual representations, to the perfect warrior above them, everything is here! Don’t forget the Sun Face overseeing the village in the rear of the carving. This was custom made for us and this is the first time it’s been offered for sale. I hate to let this one go, but it’s time to find a new home. Take a look, but please call us for more information! You won't be disappointed here!

The Yoche or Apache Kachina is mainly seen during the Kiva Dances. In the dances, the Apache Kachina portrays an Apache at or heading for war. The color of this Kachina is not always the same, they tend to where different colors in dances, and are painted different colors in Kachina dolls. 10 3/4 x 4 Inches Overall

The Clown or Koshari has many names, which give some information about his origin. Koshari is the most commonly used name for the clown. The Koshari can be found in many different pueblos. He can be considered to be the father of Kachinas. These clowns are both sacred and profane to the people. Their actions are both humiliating and funny. Carvers usually add their own styles into the making of the clown, depending on what they see as funny or humiliating. Carving the clown gives the carver the opportunity to carve a piece of their personality into the doll! 6.5 X 3 inches overall

15" Darren Pooyouma SunFace Hopi Kachina. This doll is 15" including the wooden base. Hand carved from cottonwood this doll is one of kind. For detailed pictures please click the link below:
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The Deer or Sowi-ing Kachina has many similarities between with the Antelope Kachina, they can be differentiated by the deer's antlers or the antelope's horns. The Deer Kachina's dance is a prayer for more rain and for more deer. When he appears, he is often accompanied by the Mountain Sheep, and the Wolf Kachinas. The motions that the Deer Kachina does when he dances are: bending forward at the waist and resting the front part of the body upon the stick that he usually carries. The sticks represent the front legs of a real deer. All animals are an important part of the Hopi culture, they are believed to provide guidance, health, and protection. 8 X 3 Inches Overall

The Eagle or Kwahu Kachina appears in the Kiva Dances in March, or during the Powamu Ceremony. His dance resembles the eagle's motion of flight. The dance is also a prayer for more eagles. Each dancer is pressured to imitate every step and cry of the eagle to absolute perfection. Eagles are honored guests among the Hopis and they are given gifts just as the Hopi children are. At midsummer, they are ceremonially smothered and plucked of all their plumage. Although Third Mesa portrays their Eagle Kachina with an all black body, Second Mesa's Eagle Kachina has a yellow and red body. Birds in general, have always played an important role in the Hopi ceremonies and tradition. 10 X 10.5 Inches Overall

The Great Horned Owl or Mongwa (sometimes spelled Mongwu) is a very popular Kachina carving. The creativity of some carvers in making the head of the Great Horned Owl is always interesting. This owl is a popular Kachina among carvers because of the many possibilities of carving it. The Mongwa Kachina is famous for his disciplinary battles with the clowns. Whenever the clowns' behavior becomes too outrageous, they are disciplined by him. To keep their outrageous antics from interrupting the ceremony, the owl supervises the clowns during many of the ceremonies. Mongwa would usually watch the clowns with a heavy, disapproving stare. When a clown does get out of order, he would leap upon the clown, catch him, douse him with water, and beat him with his yucca blades. It is a ritual that this event takes place during the ceremony. 7 1/2 x 3 1/4 Inches Overall

The Koroasta or Corn Planter Kachina is a Rio Grande Keresan Kachina where he is known as Akorosta. He appears during dances carrying a stick (used for planting) and seeds! He influences the growth of corn and is usually seen carrying corn kernels in his sack! 6X2 inches overall

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The spirit of the Sun lies in the Sun or Tawa Kachina. The Sun Kachina usually carries a spruce tree in his left hand and a bell in his right. When he appears in the Mixed Dance, he caries a flute in his left hand. He is rarely impersonated. The Sun Kachina has many different stories relating to his relationship with people, animals, and monsters. Strikingly, the Sun Kachina does not appear in the major ceremonies. 8 1/4 X 3 Inches Overall

The Ahola or Germination God plays a major role in the Hopi culture. He controls the growth and reproduction of all things. He is the oldest of the Kachina Clan. He is an important chief Kachina for both First and Second Mesa, because he opens the Powamu ceremony with a kiva performance on the first night. He is the Solstice or Return Kachina, as well as the Sun Kachina. Most Hopi women would place seeds of corn at the door of the kiva before the Ahola appears so that his presence blesses the seeds to be reproductive. He visits each of the kivas to offer strength for the up coming year. At the end of the ceremony, Ahola descends to a shrine where he bows four times to the Sun and asks for long life, good health, happiness, and good crops for his children. 7 3/4 X 4 Inches Overall

The Clown or Koshari has many names, which give some information about his origin. Koshari is the most commonly used name for the clown. The Koshari can be found in many different pueblos. He can be considered to be the father of Kachinas. These clowns are both sacred and profane to the people. Their actions are both humiliating and funny. Carvers usually add their own styles into the making of the clown, depending on what they see as funny or humiliating. Carving the clown gives the carver the opportunity to carve a piece of their personality into the doll! 8 x 11.5 x 4 Inches Overall

The Sakwa Hu or Blue Whipper Kachina is considered an old Kachina although it is usually impersonated by small boys. Its main functions are that of a guard at certain ceremonies mainly in Third Mesa! He is a whipper so he also punishes clowns, children, and people when they misbehave! 8 x 4 Inches Overall

The spirit of the Sun lies in the Sun or Tawa Kachina. The Sun Kachina usually carries a spruce tree in his left hand and a bell in his right. When he appears in the Mixed Dance, he caries a flute in his left hand. He is rarely impersonated. The Sun Kachina has many different stories relating to his relationship with people, animals, and monsters. Strikingly, the Sun Kachina does not appear in the major ceremonies. 9 3/4 x 4 1/2 Inches Overall