Native American Hopi Carved Proud Warrior Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

Description

Native American Hopi Carved Proud Warrior Katsina Doll by Alexander Youvella Sr.

Proud War God (Pookang Kwivi) represents the spirit of Pookanghoya as he would appear in his best finery. He often appears in the Mixed Katsina Dances and in the Night Dances. He is a warrior or a Fighting Katsina. The double lines on his chest are warrior tracks. He carries a skull cracker to engage with his enemies.