{"product_id":"201102-24-hopi-kachina-katsina-doll-long-haired-katsina","title":"Hopi Pueblo Long Haired Kachina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.5\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA larger Wall Hanging Doll; missing plant material in left hand (which we can supply if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003eThe Long-Haired Katsina, also known as Angak’china, is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qa-highlight svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003ea significant spirit being in Hopi religious traditions, symbolizing the bringer of rain and flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-refs\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003eThis Katsina is characterized by long, flowing hair and a beard, which are symbolic representations of falling rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-refs\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003eEagle fluffs worn on the head represent cloud bursts, while feathers on the back symbolize prayers for rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-refs\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003eThe Long-Haired Katsina is often depicted as a singer who performs melodious songs, and their dances are traditionally associated with the arrival of gentle rainfall, which nourishes the earth and helps crops grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-refs\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1sntxl4\"\u003eIt is said that they seldom dance without the appearance of soft, gentle rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877367177381,"sku":"201102-24","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p6323_i51_w667.jpg?v=1757346021","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/201102-24-hopi-kachina-katsina-doll-long-haired-katsina","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}