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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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Snake Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
When a snake is
found, this Kachina captures the snake and dances with it, usually in
his mouth. When the dance is completed, the Kachina returns the snake to
its home and sends a message with the snake to ask the gods to bring
rain.
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NA42 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK42 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC42 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Squash Chief Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
The Squash is a Chief Kachina for the Pumpkin Clan. There are few
members of this clan left and their stories are not very well known.
This Kachina is a wise spiritual leader.
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NA37 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK37 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC37 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Standing Buffalo Warrior Navajo Kachina Dancer
Doll
The
Standing Buffalo Warriors is not a dancer, but is responsible for an
adequate food supply for the winter. Buffalo Warriors usually appear in
action, as though they were hard at work.
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NA16 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK16 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC16 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Sunface Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
The Sunface Kachina represents the spirit of the sun. This leader of
ceremonies brings warmth, shelter for the old, a bright future, and
playfulness for the young. Essential to life and growth.
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NA06 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK06 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC06 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Three-Horn Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
The Three Horn Kachina is a warrior who dances furiously, making
pleasant and rhythmic sounds. He is a guard Kachina and represents
swiftness and action.
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NA41 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK41 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC41 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Warrior Mouse Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
The Mouse is not a dancer, but is a hero of the Second Mesa legend. A
mouse undertook the task of ridding the village of a pesky chicken hawk.
He did this by taunting the hawk and eventually tricking him into diving
onto a stake. He is also known as the Warrior Mouse.
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NA21 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK21 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC21 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Warrior Navajo Kachina Dancer
Doll
The Warrior Kachina is a very important war Kachina and acts as a
policeman to secure the village.
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NA24 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK24 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC24 - 12" Price: $57.95
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White Cloud Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
The White Cloud Kachina represents the beauty of the clouds and brings
moisture for the crops.
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NA08 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK08 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC08 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Wolf Hunter Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
The Wolf Dancer is considered a great pack hunter who helps and guides
the hunters on large combined hunts by using his great knowledge to find
and capture game animals. The Wolf Kachina appears in the Mixed Dance
and the Water Serpent ceremony. After these dances the Wolf is offered
cornmeal or prayer feathers so the tribe may learn from him and secure
game on their hunt. As hunters, the Wolf Kachinas navigate the earth,
the stars, and the sea. They alert others to danger.
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NA04 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK04 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC04 - 12" Price: $57.95
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Zuni
Rain Priest
Navajo Kachina Dancer Doll
This Kachina is said to have power over the rain, but his main purpose
is to accompany the Shalako during the Rain Dance.
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NA30 - 6" Price:
$34.95
NK30 - 10" Price: $43.95
NC30 - 12" Price: $57.95
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