In a nutshell- anthropomorphic ( human formed) or zoomorphic ( animal-like) portable dolls. they are sometimes incorrectly-but it is a flag of convenience- ( Portable totem poles) they are quite distinct- but are American Indian in origin. Kachina, sometimes spelled Katchina- is NOT a tribe. There is or was a Katchina Doll 200 women"s Air Race- a Katchina doll is a prize. Be advised Amelia Earhart"s family had connections with the A.T.S.F. railway- which may explain this, and her predilection for Turquoise.
John Wayne collected Hopi "kachina" dolls.
Kachina dolls are very popular on auction based websites, such as eBay. Informational sites, such as About, have a lot of useful information about the dolls as well.
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They used kachina dolls
They made Kachina Dolls. They are dolls that controlled things.Gods to them.
Andrea Portago has written: 'Classic Hopi and Zuni kachina figures' -- subject(s): Hopi dolls, Hopi mythology, Kachina dolls, Zuni dolls, Zuni mythology
A road runner kachina doll represents a spirit who protects from witchcrafts.
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