The Katsinam The Hopi and other Puebloan Katsinam are represented in three ways. Katsinam are sacred spirits of the natural world. They are impersonated by masked male dancers called Katsinam and carved into the katsintithu dolls that carry their images….
Continue reading
The Blue Star Katsina prophecy is a Hopi revelation about the coming end of civilization on Earth. The prophecy describes a heavenly being called the Blue Star whose arrival on Earth will signal the beginning of the end times. The…
Continue reading
Ants are small but mighty creatures. These diligent insects are important figures in Native American folklore and mythology; the ant is a familiar apparition in legends like the Hopi story about the world’s first end or Cahuilla’s creation myth. Ants…
Continue reading
Throughout history, people have used symbols to document important events, track daily routines, communicate ideas, and share beliefs. Symbols provided an easy way for societies to indicate that danger was near or hunting was fruitful; they described objects and relayed…
Continue reading
From its earliest days as a practical tool to its current status as traditional art, the Navajo pitch pieces have consistently impressed viewers with their grace and beauty. Pitch baskets and pottery have been part of Navajo culture for centuries….
Continue reading
