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Kachina Information

 

Kachinas & Dolls is proud to present Quality Navajo Kachinas.   They have many outstanding quality points, including the following:

  • Hand carved from wood by individual Navajo artists
  • Each doll named, signed, and numbered
  • Many Kachinas in sizes from 4" to 24"
  • Prices start at $21 plus shipping
  • Tags tell the Kachina’s story and information about the artist
  • 10" and 24" dolls available with removable masks*  These dolls have been discontinued and only are available only while supplies last.
  • Variations of leathers, fur, feathers, and colors make each doll unique.
  • Sizes are measured from the head to the feet of the doll’s body, not from the tip of the feathers on the head, creating a greater value for the price.

 * Faces under masks and on specialty dolls are made from a polyester-resin mold of a hand-carved original.

We would like to introduce you to a few terms so that you may better understand how our Kachinas are designed. 

Most Kachinas do not have faces, but have masks which help to represent the characteristics of the spirits they are meant to represent.  However, some specialty dolls do have faces, rather than masks.  These faces are made from a polyester-resin mold which comes from an original which was hand-carved from wood.   Many Kachinas are available as hooded dolls which have masks which can be removed and have faces beneath the mask.  These are generally available in the 10" and 24" sizes.  A few Kachinas are available as Father & Son.  These dolls come in pairs with a 10" and a 6" together on the same base.  We also have a number of Kachinas available as Christmas ornaments.   These ornaments are the same as the 4" dolls, but instead of a cedar base, they have a leather strap for hanging.

All items are carved from aspen wood, trimmed with leather, fur, and feathers from non-endangered animals and set on cedar bases (except Christmas ornaments).

Each Kachina is individually hand made and unique.  Sample pictures are provided as an indicator of the quality and style of the dolls.   Actual dolls ordered will vary in color and detail.

         

 
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