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American Indian Dolls & Kachina Dolls

Reflecting a key component of American Indian spiritual history, kachina dolls are intended to be physical manifestations of kachinas, an ancestral or natural force or spirit that guides a current generation. At the same time, kachina dolls invoke the history of American Indian artistry, with stylized representations and geometric motifs illustrating the remarkable range of American Indian artistic approaches.

Part of American Indian culture for millennia, “kachina” was the American Indian’s name for the spirits to whom they prayed for bountiful harvests and beautiful weather. As a means of educating the younger members of the tribe, artists began creating kachina dolls. Traditionally carved from cottonwood, these marvelous figures take on a range of stylized motifs, including references to flora and fauna, superimposed on a human-like body.

As techniques became refined, different designs reflected different spirits and different segments of the population, from more simplified sculptures intended for young infants to more complex and ornamented dolls intended for mature young girls. From this traditional as an educational tool, kachina dolls have also come to be recognized for their rich visual tradition, a collector’s item as much as they are a fascinating facet to American Indian culture.


Quick Facts

  • Kachinas get their name from the Hopi Indian word “katsina,” meaning “supernatural”
  • The pantheon of kachina spirits for each tribe is monumental, with some totaling in the hundreds
  • Though they might extend further back into American Indian history, the oldest documented kachina doll dates back to the 18th century

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Kachina Hopi Kachina Wilmer Kaye Two Koshari Clown Katsina Doll Native American
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Kachina Hopi Kachina Wilmer Kaye Two Koshari Clown Katsina Doll Native American
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$22514 Bids
Hopi Kachina William Kootswatewa Kokopelli Flute Player Carved Wood Katsina WM Koots
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina William Kootswatewa Kokopelli Flute Player Carved Wood Katsina WM Koots
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
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Hopi Kachina William Kootswatewa Aholi Carved Wood Katsina WM Koots
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina William Kootswatewa Aholi Carved Wood Katsina WM Koots
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$15012 Bids
Hopi Kachina Frank Honahnie Jr. Katsina Doll Native American
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Frank Honahnie Jr. Katsina Doll Native American
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$12011 Bids
Hopi Kachina William Kootswatewa Yo-We Prist Killer Carved Wood Katsina WM Koots
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina William Kootswatewa Yo-We Prist Killer Carved Wood Katsina WM Koots
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$1209 Bids
Hopi Kachina Ted Francis Jr Corn Maidens Carved Wood Katsina Doll Native American
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Ted Francis Jr Corn Maidens Carved Wood Katsina Doll Native American
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$607 Bids
Hopi Kachina Gerry Quotskuyva Butterfly Maiden Carved Katsina Doll Native American 
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Gerry Quotskuyva Butterfly Maiden Carved Katsina Doll Native American 
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$1207 Bids
Hopi Kachina Wilmer Kaye Corn Maiden Katsina Doll Native American
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Wilmer Kaye Corn Maiden Katsina Doll Native American
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$707 Bids
Hopi Kachina William Kootswatewa Eototo Carved Wood Katsina WM Koots
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina William Kootswatewa Eototo Carved Wood Katsina WM Koots
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$706 Bids
Hopi Kachina Jonathan Day Warrior Mouse Katsina Doll Native American
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Jonathan Day Warrior Mouse Katsina Doll Native American
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$906 Bids
Hopi Kachina Jonathan Day Mudhead Carve Wood Native American Katsina
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Jonathan Day Mudhead Carve Wood Native American Katsina
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$1206 Bids
AS-IS Hopi Kachina Leonard Taho II Butterfly Maiden Native American Katsina Doll
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
AS-IS Hopi Kachina Leonard Taho II Butterfly Maiden Native American Katsina Doll
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$606 Bids
Hopi Kachina Neil Randall David Palhik Mana Native American Katsina Doll
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Neil Randall David Palhik Mana Native American Katsina Doll
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$1006 Bids
Hopi Kachina Brendan Kayquoptewa Patung Squash Native American Carved Wood Katsina
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Brendan Kayquoptewa Patung Squash Native American Carved Wood Katsina
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$1406 Bids
Greg Gowen Kachina Headdress Multi-Metal Sculpture
Nov 16, 10:00 AM MST
Greg Gowen Kachina Headdress Multi-Metal Sculpture
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$506 Bids
AS-IS Hopi Sunface Kachina Garret Honahine Native American Katsina Doll
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
AS-IS Hopi Sunface Kachina Garret Honahine Native American Katsina Doll
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$405 Bids
Hopi Nelson Kuwanvama Owl Kachina Carved Wood Native American Katsina
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Nelson Kuwanvama Owl Kachina Carved Wood Native American Katsina
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$1205 Bids
Strawberry Shortcake Dolls (2); American Indian Necklaces (2)
Nov 11, 6:00 PM EST
Strawberry Shortcake Dolls (2); American Indian Necklaces (2)
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$155 Bids
AS-IS Hopi Sunface Kachina Native American Carved Wood Katsina
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
AS-IS Hopi Sunface Kachina Native American Carved Wood Katsina
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$255 Bids
Hopi Kachina Watson Namoki Native American Carved Wood Katsina
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Watson Namoki Native American Carved Wood Katsina
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$454 Bids
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Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Native American Kachina Blue Warrior in Case Katsina Doll Native American 
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$304 Bids
Hopi Kachina Wilmer Kaye Aownewa Katsina Doll Native American
Nov 17, 12:00 PM MST
Hopi Kachina Wilmer Kaye Aownewa Katsina Doll Native American
by Ace Of Estates
Est: $0- $0
$102 Bids

Sellers Who Sell American Indian Dolls & Kachina Dolls


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