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Every culture has its own way, however formal it may be, of initiating young people into society. For the Hopi people, Katsinam play a large role in all the important traditions. The Bean Dance, or Powamuya, coming up later…
Continue readingNative American cultures treat elders with a great deal of respect. Those who have lived longer are looked on as wise souls and indispensable communicators of tribal traditions and customs. For the Hopi, the Grandmother Katsina is among the…
Continue readingAt Kachina House, we carry a selection of Kachina dolls and masks that represent Yeibichai dancers. The Night Chant is a healing chantway and a major ceremony that must be carried out in minute detail in exact prescribed order….
Continue readingHere at Kachina House, we have the privilege of seeing large quantities of beautiful Native American jewelry of many different materials and eras of history. There is no doubt that in the Navajo tradition, the squash blossom necklace is…
Continue readingEvery culture has its traditional home, whether it is a log cabin, a yurt, or an igloo. The Navajo people have the Hogan, a structure that has historically been not only a place to live but also a…
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