Navajo Kachina Dolls
Centuries ago, the Hopi Indians began carving Kachina dolls. They were originally made to represent the Katsinas, or “Spirit Beings”. They were then given to their nieces and daughters, with the purpose of teaching the child the outfits and body paintings of the many various "Katsinas". Today, the Hopi and the Navajo both embrace the creation of Kachina figurines. However, the Navajo do not hold any spiritual beliefs around the Kachina dolls, for them their stunning dolls are about economics rather than religion. Although the designs of the Navajo Kachina dolls borrow much in basic symbolism from the Hopi Kachinas, they are far more free to decorate their dolls with an individual flourish that is not found in their Hopi counter parts.Navajo Kachina dolls are often adorned in their own artistic way, by adding leather, feathers, animal fur, beads, turquoise and other materials to bring out a unique Navajo style that is not possible in Hopi Kachinas. Each Navajo Kachina is individually handcrafted and hand painted. No two are exactly alike. Many people that invest in Native American art, begin with authentic Navajo Kachinas. They are often more economical than Hopi versions, and just as collectible. In Native American culture it is considered a “HIGH HONOR” to be bestowed a Kachina Doll.
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Important Note: The following are auction listings, over which this site has no control with respect to their authenticity as genuine Navajo crafted Kachinas. Some may be Navajo "style", which is fine, if that is what you are looking to purchase. Please read the listings carefully then make your own decisions, and buy from reputable sellers with high feedback ratings.
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| Bear Navajo Kachina Doll with Removable Mask signed AS
$69.00
Time Left: 1h 37m |
| Owl Navajo Kachina Doll with Removable Mask signed BT
$69.00
Time Left: 1h 37m |
| Navajo Shalako Kachina by Bertha Lopez, 12 inch, VGC. NR
$17.95 Time Left: 1h 50m |
| Navajo Native American Long Hair Kachina by Smith ENI
$75.00
Time Left: 3h 50m |
| Navajo Native American Long Hair Kachina by Smith ENG
$75.00
Time Left: 4h 31m |
| Navajo Native American Cow Kachina by Begay FQI
$88.00
Time Left: 4h 54m |
| Navajo Native American Buffalo Kachina Dancer CXD
$75.00
Time Left: 5h 51m |
| Navajo made Kachina Eagle, 3-1 2", M A R
$14.95
Time Left: 7h 19m |
| Navajo made Kachina Badger, 3-1 2", B E
$14.95
Time Left: 7h 24m |
| Navajo made Kachina Sun Face, 3-1 2", M A R
$14.95
Time Left: 7h 28m |
| Navajo made Kachina Clown, 3-1 2", B E
$14.95
Time Left: 7h 34m |
| Navajo made Kachina White Cloud - 6"
$22.95
Time Left: 7h 51m |
| Navajo made Kachina Roadrunner, 3-1 2", A P E
$14.95
Time Left: 7h 51m |
| Navajo made Kachina Hummingbird - 6"
$22.50
Time Left: 8h 1m |
| Navajo made Kachina Hemis - 6"
$22.50
Time Left: 8h 4m |
| Navajo made Kachina Crown Dancer, 3-1 2", B S
$14.95
Time Left: 8h 5m |
| Navajo made Kachina Rain Priest- 6"
$22.50
Time Left: 8h 11m |
| Navajo made Kachina Eagle Dancer- 6"
$22.50
Time Left: 8h 17m |
