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Hopi Cottonwood Navankatsina (Velvet Shirt) Katsina Doll BY Brendan C. Kayquoptewa - 25706

Category: Kachina - Katsina | Posted by Adobe Gallery Team Member | Mon, May 9th 2016, 5:21pm

Katsina - Kachina Doll - 25706It is believed that the Navan Katsina originated at the Village of Moencopi on Third Mesa sometime after 1900. He is a very colorful Katsina with his velvet shirt and colorful ribbons. He represents the blooming of plant life and the beauty of life, as illustrated by the flowers on his head. His songs are prayers for rain to sustain life. Secakuku 1995


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