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 Hopi Turtle Boy Kachina (Yung'ya) serves as a guardian figure that represents longevity, water, and connection to the ancestors. He brings vital prayers for the moisture needed to sustain the crops, while his slow and deliberate movements symbolize the endurance and survival of the Hopi people.
This Kachina is 9 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 Hopi Turtle Boy Kachina (Yung'ya) serves as a guardian figure that represents longevity, water, and connection to the ancestors. He brings vital prayers for the moisture needed to sustain the crops, while his slow and deliberate movements symbolize the endurance and survival of the Hopi people.
This Kachina is 9 inches tall.
