Hopi Pueblo Miniature Eagle Kachina Doll

Late 20th Century

3.5" H x 1.375" L x 3" W 

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Adorned with Yarn, Fabric, Leather and Feathers

In Very Good Condition

The Eagle (Kwahu) Kachina is one of the most respected figures in Hopi katsina (kachina) tradition.

In Hopi culture, the eagle is seen as a messenger between the people and the spirit world, embodying strength, courage, and connection to higher realms. It often appears in ceremonial dances, especially in spring, as part of prayers for rain and renewal. The eagle holds sacred status among many Pueblo cultures, including Hopi — treated almost like an honored guest or family member. In traditional practices, the feathers themselves carry deep ceremonial importance and because of its spiritual role, eagle katsina figures are often given as gifts during ceremonial events and used as teaching tools to convey Hopi beliefs to children and community members.