Native American Hopi Carved Deer Dancer Katsina Doll

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Native American Hopi Carved Deer Dancer Katsina Doll by Milton Howard

The Deer Dancer (Sowi-ingwa) is a social dancer. He helps to ensure that game is plentiful and that sufficient snow comes in the winter to allow a good harvest the following year. He holds a stick in one hand to imitate the front legs of a deer.