Native American Hopi Carved Bear Powerful Healer Kachina Sculpture (Katsina Sculpture)

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Native American Hopi Carved Bear Powerful Healer Katsina Sculpture by John Fredericks

The Bear (Hon) Katsina appears in the Mixed Dance. This great and powerful healer possesses spiritual strength used to protect and cure the sick. The Bear Katsina is considered to be the number two healer for the people. His knowledge of herbs and roots gives him the power to heal the sick. The Bear symbolizes power, strength, courage, wisdom and healing. This is an older carving by John, who is no longer able to carve.