$285.00
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Late 20th Century
10.5" H
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root Holding a Rattle and Adorned with Yarn, Leather, Felt and Feathers
In Very Good Condition
The Hopi Pueblo Corn Dancer Kachina Doll (also known as Rugan or Harvester Katsina) represents a sacred spirit in Hopi tradition. Hopi Katsinam (often spelled "Kachinas" in English) are supernatural beings that embody aspects of the natural world, acting as messengers between humans and the spirit realm. They bring rain, fertility, protection, and blessings.
The Corn Dancer specifically symbolizes corn—the lifeblood and staple crop of the Hopi people, representing abundance, growth, and sustenance in their arid desert environment. Corn Dancer Katsinam appear in spring dances to promote the growth and harvest of corn. They often perform in lines, with male dancers (Corn Dancers) facing female companions (Corn Maidens or similar figures), emphasizing fertility and renewal tied to planting and growing seasons.
Due to the fragile nature of kachina dolls, we do not guarantee they will not break during shipping. We do our best to pack them well, but due to their fragile nature and even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachina dolls, please keep this in mind.
