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Kachina "dolls" are not important to all American Indians. They are important to the different groups of the Western Pueblo peoples in the American Southwest. Some katchina dolls were actual dolls for teaching kids and play for girls. These tend to be much simpler than the ones that are often seen. Other kachina "dolls" are produced as artwork and for sale. Others are for religious purposes and associated with the kachina religion. Each one represents and embodies a different kachina spirit. They not worshipped . They are powerful beings who, if given veneration and respect, can use their particular power for human good. The beliefs vary from group to group. Amoung the Hopi, the kachina live on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff Arizona. The word in Hopi is katsina , plural katsinim. The important ones are called wuya. They come to visit the Hopi mesas at certain times of year. Some people are chosen to dress as and embody the kachina for ceremonies and dances. The kachina "dolls' for religious purposes are very carefully taken care of and "fed' cornmeal and blessings are said over them. Some important kachina, that had been taken, and were being sold in Paris, were recently returned to the Hopi people. There are about 60 or more kachina in the Hopi.
Among the Zuni, the kachina live the Lake of the Dead where the Zuni river meets the Little Colorado.
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What did the Southwest Indians make?
The Southwest Indians made a variety of products. Some of these include Kachina dolls, sand paintings, silver jewelry, as well as baskets.
What did Native American customs?
I think that the native americans were #1in makeing
Which tribe is well known for their Kachina dolls?
The Hapi tribe
How does the hopi worship their gods?
they worship kachina dolls who were there gods
What The kachina dolls produced by the Native Americans of the Southwest were intended to represent?
Kachina dolls are representative of different things for different tribes. However, often they are seen to represent supernatural spirits.
What kind of crafts did the Southwest Indians do?
They made Kachina Dolls. They are dolls that controlled things.Gods to them.
Name the doll carved by the Pueblo Indians?
kachina dolls
Which of these native american art forms embodied a super natural spirit?
kachina doll
How do the desert southwest Indians do their celebrations and ceremonies?
the snake dance and the kachina dolls too
Why did the pueblo Indian carve kachina dolls?
Pueblo Indians carved kachina dolls primarily as a way to teach children about their culture, spirituality, and the kachina spirits that play a significant role in their religious beliefs. These dolls represent various kachinas, which are considered messengers between the gods and the people, embodying natural elements and ancestral spirits. Additionally, kachina dolls serve as artistic expressions, showcasing the Pueblo's craftsmanship and storytelling traditions. Today, they also hold value as collectibles and symbols of Native American heritage.
Why are the kachina dolls important to the Hopi natives?
they honor it by dancing and wearing masks facing it and a ceremonie is for the underworld (where they thought they came from)
Did the hopi Indians worship the kachina dolls?
Mostly religious purposes because they honor their gods ancestors.
What did the Southwest Indians make?
The Southwest Indians made a variety of products. Some of these include Kachina dolls, sand paintings, silver jewelry, as well as baskets.
What did John Wayne collect?
John Wayne collected Hopi "kachina" dolls.
Where can one get information about 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.
What is one of the Navajo customs?
Kachina dolls..
Are the Hopi Indians farmers?
Some of the Hopi are farmers. Some have mainstream jobs. Others make silver jewelry, pottery and kachina dolls
