http://www.toh-atin.com/taxonomy/term/45/0 On a series of mesas in Northern Arizona, the Hopi people have lived for centuries. The men of these mesas have, since their people began, carved wooden dolls, or likenesses, of the sacred spirits, the Katsinas. These dolls were originally carved, as they are today, to instruct the children of the tribe in the ways of the Hopi religion. The women are not allowed to take part in the kiva and dance ceremonies where the men lend their bodies to the spirit of the Katsinas, dress as the spiritual beings and perform exact dances that have been passed down for centuries to bring blessings to the people. For an article written by Chester Poleyestewa, a Hopi carver, about these original dolls, click here.  Today, Katsina dolls are also carved as works of art. Some of the Navajo people have taken up this art and embellish their dolls with feathers and leather. Generally the Hopi carve their dolls from a single piece of cottonwood root, the tree whose roots always search for water, a rare and special commodity in Hopi land. The spelling of the word "Katsinas" (Katcinas, Kachinas) has been disputed for many years, but the Hopi prefer the spelling "Katsinas." Therefore, except when otherwise titled by the artist or an author, we will use the spelling "Katsinas." The following are only a few of the Katsinas we currently show in the gallery. If you are looking for a special carving or the work of a particular artist, please let us know and we will do our best to find the perfect piece for you. en http://www.toh-atin.com/items/butterfly-maiden-kln11-1 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> KLN11-1 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/butterfly-maiden-kln11-1"><img alt="Butterfly Maiden, KLN11-1" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/KLN11-1_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/butterfly-maiden-kln11-1">read more</a></p> Katsinas Figurative Hopi Pueblos (Three Mesas) In Stock Namoki, Lawrence $1000-$4999 Wood Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:03:32 -0400 linda 4928 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/corn-maiden-katstina-ckgic10-5 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> CKGIC10-5 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/corn-maiden-katstina-ckgic10-5"><img alt="Corn Maiden Katstina, CKGIC10-5" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/CKGIC10-5_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/corn-maiden-katstina-ckgic10-5">read more</a></p> Katsinas Figurative Hopi In Stock $100-$499 Wood Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:37:19 -0500 linda 4454 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/badger-katsina-ckgic10-3 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> CKGIC10-3 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/badger-katsina-ckgic10-3"><img alt="Badger Katsina, CKGIC10-3" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/CKGIC10-3_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/badger-katsina-ckgic10-3">read more</a></p> Katsinas Badgers Hopi Pueblos (Three Mesas) In Stock Polequaptewa, Tayron $500-$999 Feathers Shell Wood Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:25:34 -0500 linda 4453 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/butterfly-kcp9-7 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> KCP9-7 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/butterfly-kcp9-7"><img alt="Butterfly, KCP9-7" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/IMG_4747_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/butterfly-kcp9-7">read more</a></p> Collectors' Corner Katsinas Wood carvings Butterflies Hopi Pueblos (Three Mesas) In Stock Poleyestewa, Chester $500-$999 Turquoise Wool Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:09:26 -0500 linda 4428 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/roadrunner-kcp9-14 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> KCP9-14 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/roadrunner-kcp9-14"><img alt="Roadrunner, KCP9-14" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/IMG_4759_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/roadrunner-kcp9-14">read more</a></p> Collectors' Corner Katsinas Wood carvings Birds Hopi Pueblos (Three Mesas) In Stock Poleyestewa, Chester $100-$499 Feathers Turquoise Wood Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:31:08 -0500 linda 4425 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/knife-wing-kcp9-20 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> KCP9-20 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/knife-wing-kcp9-20"><img alt="Knife Wing, KCP9-20" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/IMG_4752_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/knife-wing-kcp9-20">read more</a></p> Collectors' Corner Katsinas Wood carvings Figurative Hopi Pueblos (Three Mesas) In Stock Poleyestewa, Chester $100-$499 Feathers Turquoise Wood Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:43:53 -0500 linda 4424 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/crow-kcp10-4 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> KCP10-4 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/crow-kcp10-4"><img alt="Crow, KCP10-4" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/IMG_4757_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/crow-kcp10-4">read more</a></p> Collectors' Corner Katsinas Wood carvings Crows Hopi Pueblos (Three Mesas) In Stock Poleyestewa, Chester $100-$499 Feathers Wood Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:29:24 -0500 linda 4423 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/badger-kcp8-9 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> KCP8-9 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/badger-kcp8-9"><img alt="Badger, KCP8-9" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/IMG_4760_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/badger-kcp8-9">read more</a></p> Collectors' Corner Katsinas Wood carvings Badgers Can be Ordered Hopi Pueblos (Three Mesas) Poleyestewa, Chester $100-$499 Leather Shell Wool Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:04:41 -0500 linda 4422 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/warrior-katsina-kmfh01 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> KMFH01 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a href="/items/warrior-katsina-kmfh01"><img alt="Warrior Katsina, KMFH01" src="http://www.toh-atin.com/system/files/KMFH01_th.jpg" /></a> </div> </div></div><p><a href="http://www.toh-atin.com/items/warrior-katsina-kmfh01">read more</a></p> Katsinas Fred, Malcolm Hopi Pueblos (Three Mesas) In Stock Kachinas $1000-$4999 Wood Mon, 24 May 2010 16:41:43 -0400 linda 4191 at http://www.toh-atin.com http://www.toh-atin.com/items/red-tail-hawk-katsina-kdr7-1 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-textfield-16"><div class="form-item"> <label>Inventory Number: </label> KDR7-1 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-image-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>Primary image: </label> <a 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