SKU: 161107-05

Vintage Hopi Pueblo Long Hair Bearded Kachina Doll

$300.00

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ca.  1960

7" H

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root

Excellent Condition

The Long Hair Hopi Kachina, also known as the Angak’china, is a revered figure in Hopi culture. He is a singer who brings the rain and flowers, and is often depicted with long, flowing hair and a beard. The Long Hair Kachina is a symbol of the rain and clouds, and is believed to have the power to bring life-giving water to the crops.

Long, flowing hair and beard Eagle fluffs worn to symbolize cloud bursts Feathers on the back to represent prayers for rain Often depicted with a traditional Hopi hairstyle Purpose

Brings the precious gift of rain to the life-sustaining crops Danced to bring rains for the crops
Delivers presents in mid-summer Variations

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Hopi

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 7 in

Category: Kachina Doll

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