{"product_id":"221107-223-kachina-6-1-2h-march-15-1982-avachoga-signed-hand-carved-from-cottonwood-root","title":"Hopi Kachina Avachoga Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. March 15 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSize 6.5\" H x 4.625\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHopi Kachina dolls (also spelled Katsina or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKatsinam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) are sacred carvings central to Hopi religious and cultural traditions in northeastern Arizona. Carved primarily from cottonwood root by Hopi artisans, these dolls represent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ekatsinam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—spirit beings that embody natural elements, ancestors, animals, and cosmic forces. They serve as educational tools, given to children (especially girls) to teach about Hopi cosmology, ceremonies, and harmony with nature. The tradition dates back over 1,000 years, with modern dolls evolving from simple \"old-style\" figures to intricate, action-oriented sculptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eDue 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877665202341,"sku":"221107-223","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/221107-223_1_76cc9997-6369-400e-8e7e-55d7fba00ab0.jpg?v=1761595074","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/221107-223-kachina-6-1-2h-march-15-1982-avachoga-signed-hand-carved-from-cottonwood-root","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}