kachina
/kəˈtʃiːnə/
noun
- A spirit being in the religious beliefs of the Pueblo people, especially the Hopi, who is believed to bring rain, fertility, and other blessings.
- The Hopi people perform dances to honor the kachina spirits.
- Children learn about the kachina from elders during ceremonies.
- Each kachina represents a different aspect of nature or life.
- A carved wooden doll representing a kachina spirit, often given to children as a teaching tool or sold as art.
- She bought a beautifully painted kachina doll at the Native American art fair.
- Collectors value authentic kachina carvings from Hopi artists.
- The museum displayed a collection of antique kachina dolls.