Native American Hopi Carved Left Handed Hunter Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Left Handed Hunter Katsina Doll by Henry Fred

The Left-Handed Katsina (Siyangephoya) is said by some to be derived from the Hualapai Indians. He carries his gear opposite of regular Katsinam. This Katsina moves with strange bobbings and little mincing steps. Despite his odd behavior he is an excellent hunter and some consider him quite powerful. In this carving the hunter has a rabbit in his hand. This carving was acquired through a private collector.