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 Eagle Dancer Kachina, known as Kwahu, represents the sacred ruler of the sky and serves as a vital messenger between humans and the spirit world. During ceremonies, he carries prayers for rain, strength, and life-giving moisture up to the heavens on his powerful wings. His presence signifies divine protection, deep spiritual power, and the oversight of all things on Earth.
This Kachina is 9 Inches tall and has a wing span of 8.5 inches.
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 Eagle Dancer Kachina, known as Kwahu, represents the sacred ruler of the sky and serves as a vital messenger between humans and the spirit world. During ceremonies, he carries prayers for rain, strength, and life-giving moisture up to the heavens on his powerful wings. His presence signifies divine protection, deep spiritual power, and the oversight of all things on Earth.
This Kachina is 9 Inches tall and has a wing span of 8.5 inches.
