{"product_id":"221107-299-navajo-carved-hopi-eagle-kachinas-4-eagles","title":"Navajo Kachina Hopi 4 Eagles Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e5\" H x 9.125\" L \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root with Four Eagle Dancers in Procession\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\"\u003eKachinas (or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ekatsinam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) are supernatural beings in Hopi religion that embody elements of nature, ancestors, and ceremonies. Dolls (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003etithu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) are carved from cottonwood root to teach children (especially girls) about these spirits. They appear in dances like the Solstice Parade or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSoyohim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Dances, where eagle kachinas perform to pray for rain, hunting success, and eagle population growth. Eagles (Kwahu) are revered as honored guests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—Hopi people historically raised young eagles, then released their spirits with prayers after death, using feathers in rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eThe Eagle Kachina rules the skies, oversees other kachinas, and carries prayers upward. It's a war symbol of power but primarily aids the people. Dolls often depict the eagle in a dynamic pose (e.g., one foot lifted, wings spread) with a beak, feathers, and traditional attire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877613068453,"sku":"221107-299","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p9669_i19_w1760.jpg?v=1757347191","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/221107-299-navajo-carved-hopi-eagle-kachinas-4-eagles","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}