Native American Hopi Carved Soyal Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Soyal Katsina Doll by Alexander Youvella Sr.

Soyal is a celebration of Winter Solstice. The Soyal Katsina arrives in December and signals the beginning of a new Katsina Season. He is responsible for opening the Kivas for the Katsinam to return to. He is also called The Return Katsina because he represents the returning of the sun.