Hopi Kachinas

Duration: 10

Year Published: 1961

Format: 16mm

Description: An in-depth study of an Indian tribe's religion, the rituals which are expressed through spiritual dances. Kachina dolls, little wooden images of the dancers, serve as instructional aids for perpetuating a religion. The Kachina dolls ensure the perpetuation of customs, reflecting the Hopis' deep commitment to their past.

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