Native American Hopi Carved Stripper Racer Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Stripper Racer Katsina Doll by Brent Joshevama

The "He Strips You" Katsina (Navantsitsiklawqa ) is rarely carved. This racer participates at Bean Dance (Powamuya ). If he catches you he rips the shirt off your back. Footraces are a way to encourage men to live a healthy lives and to remain agile. They are also a form of discipline for the children.