Native American Hopi Carved Deer Dancer Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

Description

Native American Hopi Carved Deer Dancer Katsina Doll by Alexander Youvella Sr.

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. The sticks he leans on represent the front legs of a deer.