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SKU: 200710-13

Hopi Kachina Corn Dancer Doll By John Martin

$270.00

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ca. 1974

12.5" H

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root Signed and Dated

In Good Condition Right Foot was Broken and Glued Tightly

The Hopi Kachina (or Katsina) Corn Dancer Doll is a traditional carved wooden figure representing the Rugan (or Avatshoya) spirit, a benevolent Katsina associated with corn harvest, growth, fertility, and abundance in Hopi culture. These dolls are not mere toys but sacred teaching tools, used to educate Hopi children (especially young girls) about the Katsinam—supernatural spirits that embody natural elements, ancestors, and deities. Corn is central to Hopi life as a staple crop in the arid Southwest, symbolizing sustenance and resilience, so the Corn Dancer Katsina promotes rain, plant growth, and successful yields through ceremonial dances.

Condition: Good

Tribe: Hopi

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 12.5 in

Category: Kachina Doll

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