Kachinas are often seen during celebration and ceremonial dances of the Pueblo tribes. During the ceremonial dances, a specific Kachina, or group of Kachinas, will be seen participating. Social dances are a bit more open and the same Kachinas are not always participating. The Kachina featured here is called Poli […]
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This stunning kachina is Kwahu, or the Eagle. Kwahu is easily identified by the beaked mask and the wings of eagle feathers. Though early Kwahu Kachinas were made with actual eagle feathers, modern Kwahu are made from carved wood or feathers that have been dyed to resemble those of eagles. […]