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Hopi Pueblo Kwivi - Proud Katsina Doll - C3805D
Category: Kachina - Katsina | Posted by | Fri, Jul 29th 2016, 6:16pm
The Kwivi katsina is a Hopi Katsina that honors and depicts the Hopi's Navajo neighbors. It is not borrowed from the Navajo but is Pueblo in every sense because the Katsina are unique to the Pueblo Indians. He serves the same functions and carries the same responsibilities as any other Katsina. His name means showy and is derived from the flashy dress and decorations. He is listed as circa 1920-30.