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Desert
Canyon Gifts is proud to represent
, the largest distributor of Genuine Native
American Arts in Arizona. Over 5,000 sq feet of
space houses nearly 50,000 artifacts, pottery, and
jewelry skillfully crafted by Native Americans from
various North American Indian Tribes. All orders are
carefully and professionally packed and shipped direct
from the supplier.
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of our Supplier.
A Certificate of Authenticity is included with many
items.
Genuine feathers, furs, bones, leather, beads, stone,
wood, etc. are used in the fabrication of each piece.
Nothing artificial unless required by law. No animal
parts (bones, feathers, etc. are from endangered
species). Feathers are from Wild Turkeys.
The
colors of leather, fur, feathers, beads and the patterns
will vary. All of our items are individually handcrafted
and what you see here is merely a representation of the
product you will receive.
The
Navajo Kachina has no religious significance in the
Navajo culture, it is a way for the Navajo to earn a
living.The Navajo Kachina makers have borrowed from
many other cultures over the years. It is clear upon
examination of these dolls that the Navajo Kachina is
NOT handcarved from cottonwood root as are the Hopi
Katsinas. The body parts of the Navajo Kachina are
machine made, the dolls are then pegged and glued
together and handfinished by the Navajo.
Each of these Navajo Kachinas individually
handcrafted and handpainted. No two are alike in
feathers or clothing. We will try our best to fill
your order with your preferred color, but all
characters are not available in all colors at all
times.
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Kokopelli Fertility Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
Kokopelli
is probably the most well known Kachina. He is known as the hunchback
flute player who plays his flute to bring rain and also to attract
women. The Kokopelli is a fertility god. He is a baby maker, and his
hump, along with his pouch, is filled with beautiful gifts to distribute
to the women he attracts.
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NA07 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK07 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC07 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Left Hand Hunter Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
The Left Hand Kachina has overcome many challenges because he is
left-handed. Because his gear is reversed, he must use his right hand to
draw an arrow or to shoot his bow rather than his left, which is normal
for other Kachinas. Despite his odd behavior, he is an excellent hunter
and valued by the tribe.
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NA45 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK45 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC45 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Fighting
Lizard Navajo Kachina Dancer
Doll
The Lizard
is a valuable Fighting Kachina (Manangya)
is also viewed as an advisor in uniting sweethearts.
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NA51 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK51 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC51 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Medicine Man Great Power Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
There are not many versions of this Kachina. He possesses the power to
cure and prevent sickness by mixing herbs. Most tribal members go to him
for advice.
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NA25 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK25 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC25 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Morning Singer Town Crier Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
This Kachina
represents early morning or dawn because in real life he appears at dawn
and announces news. He sings songs to wake the village while passing out
bean sprouts for the people to eat.
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NA10 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK10 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC10 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Mudhead Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
The Mudhead acts as
a clown, amusing audiences that crowd to see this well-known and popular
Kachina. He is reddish-brown and is said to have been painted with mud
from the bottom of a sacred spring.
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NA03 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK03 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC03 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Ogre Disciplinarian Navajo Kachina Dancer
Doll
There are
several types of Ogre Kachinas. The most common is the White Ogre, which
represents good. The Black Ogre is used to threaten small children when
they misbehave. He is called the boogyman.
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NA43 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK43 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC43 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Owl Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
This Kachina is
beneficial to agriculture because he destroys harmful rodents. He
symbolizes intelligence, wisdom, and a good hunt.
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NA29 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK29 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC29 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Priest Killer Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
During the Pueblo
Revolt of 1680, the Indians of New Mexico and Arizona revolted against
the Catholic Church in an attempt to retain their religious freedom.
Legend states that a Hopi named Yowe killed and beheaded a Franciscan
priest. After this incident, the Hopi referred to Yowe or the Priest
Killer as an Ogre Kachina that had the power to punish others.
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NA33 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK33 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC33 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Rainbow
Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
This extremely
colorful Kachina stands for peace and harmony between tribes.
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NA28 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK28 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC28 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Ram Animal Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
This game animal is said to have the power to cure the ill and bring
rain.
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NA19 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK19 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC19 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Raven Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
In the
beginning, Raven was first and foremost a Creator and Trickster god -
especially of the Haida (Northwest Coast) tribe, who claim he
discovered the first humans hiding in a clam shell and brought them
berries and salmon. Raven is also the long-suffering victim of
arch-rival in trickery, the Coyote.
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NA49 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK49 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC49 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Red Tail Hawk Navajo Kachina Dancing Doll
This mystical
Kachina is rarely seen, but serves many important purposes to ensure a
complete ceremony. His exact purpose is not known.
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NA50 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK50 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC50 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Roadrunner Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
This Kachina
dances for the gods to bring rain, which is essential for the growth of
crops. He also protects homes by warding off witchcraft.
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NA31 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK31 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC31 - 12" Price: $57.95
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