Native American Hopi Carved Longhair Kachina Sculpture (Katsina Sculpture)

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Native American Hopi Carved Longhair Katsina Sculpture by Sean Macias

The Longhair (Angak'china) is originally from Zuni Pueblo. Longhair appears at most Hopi mesas and is one of the most popular Katsinam. He wears his hair loose on his back to represent falling rain. These Katsinam appear in a group and sing a very powerful melodious song which may be one reason that they are such favorites. They often appear at the Home Dance (Niman). Their purpose is to bring rain, and it is said that they seldom dance without the appearance of a soft gentle rain to help the crops grow. This piece is one of Seasn's first sculptures. It is carved with Hopi symbols of corn, the Sun for warmth, the green symbolizing plants, Hopi rain clouds, prayer feathers. A really nice foray out of the Old Style and into contemporary.