Will Pass Custom Knife W.C. Shotts Kachina Doll 1976 Engraved/Carved Silver Turquois Red Coral and Amber Dagger
What Do Katsina (Kachina) Dolls Symbolize?
Katsina dolls symbolize various aspects of the Hopi worldview:
Spiritual Guardians: Some as a guardian spirit, believed to interact with the human world to ensure harmony, fertility, and balance.
Seasonal Cycles: Some play a role in seasonal ceremonies, helping to bring rain, ensure abundant harvests, and mark significant agricultural and celestial events.
Teaching Tools: All Katsina dolls are educational tools, teaching Hopi children about their cultural heritage, religious beliefs, and the roles within their society.
What Do Katsina (Kachina) Dolls Symbolize?
Katsina dolls symbolize various aspects of the Hopi worldview:
Spiritual Guardians: Some as a guardian spirit, believed to interact with the human world to ensure harmony, fertility, and balance.
Seasonal Cycles: Some play a role in seasonal ceremonies, helping to bring rain, ensure abundant harvests, and mark significant agricultural and celestial events.
Teaching Tools: All Katsina dolls are educational tools, teaching Hopi children about their cultural heritage, religious beliefs, and the roles within their society.
$4,950.00
Knife Maker | Will Pass |
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Blade Length | 12" |
Overall Length | 17 10/16" |
Weight | 30oz |
Scale Material | Fossilized Mammoth, Turquois, Red Coral, South Sea Gold Lip Pearl and Amber |
Guard Material | Engraved Fine Silver |
Engraver | W.C. Shotts |
Condition | Excellent |