Hopi Pueblo Cradleboard Hano Mana Kachina Doll

Late 20th Century

7.25" H 

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Painted in Yellow, Teal and Orange Colors and Adorned with Fur and Feathers

Excellent Condition

The Hano Mana Kachina Doll (also known as the Tewa Girl or Blue Corn Maiden) is a traditional figure from Hopi Pueblo artistry, representing a sacred spirit or katsina (plural: katsinam) in Hopi-Tewa culture. These dolls are not mere toys but educational tools used to teach Hopi children—especially young girls—about the spiritual world, natural elements, and cultural traditions. Carved primarily from cottonwood root, they embody the Hano Mana, a maiden spirit associated with fertility, corn, and village harmony, originating from Hano Village (also called Sichomovi) on First Mesa in northeastern Arizona. Hano is home to the Hopi-Tewa people, descendants of Tewa (Tano) migrants from New Mexico who integrated with the Hopi in the 1700s.

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.