Spirit's Kachina: First Trail Rides Following

Thursday, September 27, 2012

First Trail Rides Following

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Kachina means Spirit

Kachinas are the spirits of departed ancestors, of rain and clouds, ofsupernatural beings, and of life in its manymanifestations. Lore says, they are guardians of the Hopi and carry the prayers of the people tothe spirit world. Carved Kachina dolls are given to Hopi children to help them identify the variousspiritual figures and their costumes.
During the annual cycle of Pueblo rituals, brilliantly costumed andmasked Kachina dancers, acting as intermediaries, summon their spirit ancestors for blessings of sunshine, rain, bountiful crops, and success in hunting, and thank them for the favors bestowed upon the pueblo. Today the Kachina is an important element in Southwest jewelry.

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

First Trail Rides Following

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