Old Style Hopi Carved Left Handed Traditional Hunter Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Old Style Hopi Carved Left Handed Traditional Hunter Katsina Doll by the Katsinam

The Left Handed Katsina (Siyangephoya) is said by some to be derived from the Hualapai Indians. He carries his gear opposite of regular Katsinam (he must use his right hand, rather than his left, to draw an arrow from the quiver). 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 full-figure carvings he is usually shown holding an eagle or with a deer draped over his shoulder, demonstrating his hunting prowess. This unusual carving was given at a dance to a young girl by the Katsinam. This little Left Handed hunter stands at the ready on his cottonwood base.