Broadface Whipper Kachina rug-color_natural-wool-colors protection

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Fine Miniature Navajo Weaving featuring Yei-be-chai Dancers

and Natural Kingman Turquoise

Necklace Length: 22

Hand Carved Kokopelli Taka with his Flute Pointed to the Sky Asking for Rain

Broadface Whipper Kachina rug-color_natural-wool-colors protectionHand Carved Old Style Hopi Broadface Whipper Kachina. The Broadface Whipper Kachina, or Wuyak kuita, plays an important role in discipline and order during Hopi ceremonies, often guiding or correcting other Kachinas and dancers with his yucca whips. His bold appearance and actions are meant to teach respect, attentiveness, and adherence to tradition. Old style Kachinas are traditionally made with a loop or string so they can be hung on a wall for