Kachina Sunrise
by Bibhash Chaudhuri
Title
Kachina Sunrise
Artist
Bibhash Chaudhuri
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Kachinas originally came into being through the belief that their ancestors came from the underworld of Mother Earth. The dolls were made initially for religious and educational purposes. The Hopi Indian Kachinas were to be given to children in order for young people to identify personages. They were not to be worshiped or sold. Eventually, however, the dolls were marketed, much to the shagrins of traditionalist Hopi and Navajo Native Americans.
The Eagle Dancer: The Eagle is the ruler of the sky and the messenger to the Heavens. This sacred kachina is the overseer of all the kachinas and is a honored guest who receives many presents. Their plumage is incredibly beautiful and the eagle represents strength and power. According to the Hopi Indians he is one of the main dancers in the Solstice Parade. The Eagle is extremely popular (and hard to find as I found out, and not cheap) because of his feathers. The bells adorned above his moccasins can be distinctly be heard in the distance.
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September 2nd, 2011
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