Some Hopi opposed selling kachinas to outsiders because they viewed these spiritual figures as sacred and integral to their cultural and religious practices. Selling kachinas was seen as commodifying their heritage and disrespecting their beliefs, undermining the significance of the ceremonial role these figures play in their community. Additionally, there were concerns that commercialization would lead to a loss of cultural identity and authenticity among the Hopi people.
kachinas were dolls that the Hopi Indians believed had spirits and the Hopis would ask them for help
Hopi worshiped Kachinas (KAH-CHEE-NAHS). Kachinas were belived to be spirits that watched over or harmed the Hopi. There were good kachinas, and jokester kachinas. Jokester kachinas, were evil and brought things such as war, bad harvest, to much snow, heat, or rain, sickness, and other things that could harm the Hopi tribes.
The dancers put on masks that showed the faces of the kachinas.
The hopi use kachinas to each their children important values so that their children can know about their heritage and have manners
The hopi use kachinas to each their children important values so that their children can know about their heritage and have manners
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Hopi worshiped Kachinas (KAH-CHEE-NAHS). Kachinas were belived to be spirits that watched over or harmed the Hopi. There were good kachinas, and jokester kachinas. Jokester kachinas, were evil and brought things such as war, bad harvest, to much snow, heat, or rain, sickness, and other things that could harm the Hopi tribes.
Kachinas - pronounced Katsina are central to the religion and mythology of the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest, in particular the Hopi.
they honor it by dancing and wearing masks facing it and a ceremonie is for the underworld (where they thought they came from)
the answer is: The kachinas role is to show people how to live and behave and bring peace and prosperity ; it can also be: The kachinas role is to dance in each ceremony throughout the six months.
the answer is: The kachinas role is to show people how to live and behave and bring peace and prosperity ; it can also be: The kachinas role is to dance in each ceremony throughout the six months.
Dean F. Herring has written: 'Chosovi of the Kachinas' -- subject(s): Fiction, Hopi women