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Native American kachina dolls may seem like they come a dime a dozen, but kachina dolls created in the Hopi tradition, especially, are truly authentic collectibles.
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Hopi Kachina Dolls
The legends of kachina spirits captured in the form of dolls, known as kachina dolls, originated with the Hopi people. Within the creation of each kachina doll is a great deal of tradition and craftsmanship.
Many Hopi Pueblo artists carve their kachina dolls from a single piece of cottonwood tree root. Even the accessories and ornamentation of the kachina doll—feather headdresses, objects held in the kachina’s hands, clothing, etc.—are carved details rather than separate pieces affixed with glue. While not all Hopi kachina dolls are carved from one piece today, they are all carved by hand.
Authentic Zuni and Navajo Kachina Dolls for Sale
Hopi artists aren’t the only creators of Native American kachina dolls. Zuni and Navajo people have their kachina doll traditions as well, although Navajo dolls, mainly, are often constructed of multiple pieces and use other (commercial) materials like feathers and leather for dress and decoration. (For more information, check out our video about distinguishing between Hopi and Navajo kachina dolls.)
However, the Native American kachina dolls that Palms Trading Company carries are all handmade. No two dolls are identical and are, in a sense, rare. From time to time, we do acquire rare (in collector’s terms) antique kachina dolls for our collection.
Learn More About Native American Kachina Dolls
Kachina dolls are a popular form of collectible Native American art. Some people select kachina dolls solely on appearance, but often, it is the kachina doll’s stories or history that drive one’s selection. If you have questions about a particular kachina doll’s cultural significance, or if you would like to see more kachina dolls from our larger in-store collection, please contact us! Our knowledgeable staff and personal shoppers will be happy to help you!
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