The Katsina Dolls carved by the Hopi people are created for various purposes.
Do you know: The Katsina dolls are said to contain the spirits of deities, natural elements and animals, and even the deceased ancestors of the Hopi tribe.
The Hopi people believe that the spirits come down in the form of Katsinas to the tribe, not only to sing and dance, but also bring rain for the harvest and bring gifts for children. For the ceremony, dolls resembling the Katsinas are carved out of cottonwood root. These dolls are passed to the daughters of the village as a form of education and gift.
