Native American Hopi Carved Eagle Great Spirit Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Eagle Great Spirit Katsina Doll by the Katsinam

Eagle (Kwahu) dances to increase the number of eagles and is a spiritual figure to the Hopi. He is treated with honor at all times as, among other responsibilities, the Eagle is the messenger between the people and their spirit guides. This eagle was created in a style from the 1970s and 80s. It was gifted to a young girl at a Kachina dance by one of the Katsinam. It is a unusual style to see in today's market.