Native American Hopi Carved Bear Powerful Healer Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Bear Katsina Doll by Norman Cuch

The Bear (Hon) Katsina appears in the Mixed Dance. This great and powerful leader possesses spiritual strength used to protect and cure the sick. The Bear Katsina is considered to be the number two healer for the people. His knowledge of herbs and roots gives him the power to heal the sick. The Bear symbolizes power, strength, courage, wisdom and healing.