Native American Hopi Carved Deer Dancer Katsina Doll

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Native American Hopi Carved Deer Dancer Katsina Doll by Cedric Honyumptewa

The Deer Dancer (Sowi-ingwa) is a social dancer. He helps to ensure that game is plentiful and that sufficient snow comes in the winter to allow a good harvest the following year. This larger piece by Cedric shows the deer with a rattle and the sticks he uses to imitate the front legs of a deer. This piece stands atop a base which represents the mountains and water.