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

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Old Style Hopi Carved Tadpole Traditional Katsina Doll by Tyler Scott

The Tadpole (Pavatava) is thought to be a warrior because of his headwear. His name may be derived from where he is believed to have first appeared (Zuni). Literally his name comes from two words pakwa for frog and obi The tadpole represents water, rain and transformation.