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The Original Katsina Dolls

November 2006, by Chester Poleyetsewa

The katsina doll was and is made for native use by Hopi fathers and uncles to give to their daughters or nieces; primarily the doll is hung on the wall or from the rafters of the house so that it may be seen at all times. The purpose is to teach the child the mask, the outfit and body painting of Katsinas.

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