katchina
/ˈkætʃɪnə/
noun
- A spirit being in the religious beliefs of the Pueblo people, especially the Hopi, representing natural forces or ancestors.
- Children learn about the katchina from elders during special festivals.
- The Hopi people honor the katchina spirits during their ceremonies.
- Each katchina has a specific role in the tribe's traditions and stories.
- A carved wooden doll representing a katchina spirit, often given to children as a teaching tool.
- Collectors value authentic katchina carvings for their craftsmanship.
- My grandmother brought me a beautiful katchina from her trip to Arizona.
- The museum displayed a collection of antique katchina dolls.