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The Clown, called Koshare, is known by many names in Hopi tradition. One of the less serious of the Katsinam, he is often depicted with a watermelon to illustrate his gluttony. An amusing figure known for overdoing it, Koshare behaves…
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Christmas is only a few days away. During the month of December, Kachina House is stocking our SALE items to provide you the best deals of the year. Native American culture and history are important not only to those who…
Continue readingMasks are an important part of culture for Native Americans. They had many different uses, including ceremonies and gift giving occasions, and they were all made by hand. The masks were usually created to look like animals and represented…
Continue readingNative Americans have carved and used fetishes throughout history. Fetishes are small carvings, usually of animals or human forms, believed to hold magical powers that can protect their owner or creator from harm to the spirit and body, assist…
Continue readingTalangva is a type of beginning and an end. During this season there is much song and dance that concludes with the Niman ceremony. Niman is a sixteen-day ceremony that is also known as the Home Going ceremony. It…
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