Old Style Hopi Carved Moon Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Old Style Hopi Carved Moon Traditional Katsina Doll by the Katsinam

The Moon Katsina (Muyaow or Hololo) has the power to cover the moon during an eclipse. His generic name, Hololo, comes from the song he sings. This carving was gifted to a young girl at a Kachina dance by the Katsinam. It is unusual because it is an traditional carving on a base.