kachina dolls
- Scope note
- Hopi, Pueblo, or Zuni dolls of various forms and materials that represent a dancer's ritual reenactment of a Kachina spirit, typically taking the form of animals, plants, objects, or persons; often given to children at the end of special ceremonies. Other tribes, such as the Navaho, produce kachina dolls as collectibles.
- Date of creation: 30-Sep-2024
Accepted term: 30-Sep-2024