Hopi kachina dolls are traditional wooden carvings made by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona to represent Katsinam, immortal spirit beings.
Virgil Long is a contemporary Hopi Katsina carver known for his clean, precise sculptural style and careful attention to detail. He follows traditional methods, carving figures from cottonwood root (paako) and finishing them with hand-painted details. We purchase our Kachina dolls directly from Virgil, removing the need for a trading company and maximizing the artists’ compensation.
The Morning Singer, known to the Hopi as Talavai, is a sacred spirit being who personifies the dawn, new beginnings, and hope. During early morning ceremonies, he stands upon village rooftops to sing prayers, ring bells, and wake the community to a new day. His appearance and gentle melodies serve a vital spiritual purpose, calling the people to daily prayer while welcoming blessings of health and growth.
This Kachina is 10 inches tall.
Hopi kachina dolls are traditional wooden carvings made by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona to represent Katsinam, immortal spirit beings.
Virgil Long is a contemporary Hopi Katsina carver known for his clean, precise sculptural style and careful attention to detail. He follows traditional methods, carving figures from cottonwood root (paako) and finishing them with hand-painted details. We purchase our Kachina dolls directly from Virgil, removing the need for a trading company and maximizing the artists’ compensation.
The Morning Singer, known to the Hopi as Talavai, is a sacred spirit being who personifies the dawn, new beginnings, and hope. During early morning ceremonies, he stands upon village rooftops to sing prayers, ring bells, and wake the community to a new day. His appearance and gentle melodies serve a vital spiritual purpose, calling the people to daily prayer while welcoming blessings of health and growth.
This Kachina is 10 inches tall.
