Special Exhibits and Shows

January 17, 2025 until June 21, 2025Adobe Gallery’s Contemporary Hopi Katsina Dolls Exhibit celebrates the vibrant artistry and deep cultural significance of katsina (or kachina) dolls. These intricately carved figures represent the Katsinam, spiritual beings in Hopi culture that embody elements of nature, ancestral spirits, and moral teachings. Traditionally given as ceremonial gifts to young girls, katsina dolls are carved from cottonwood roots and serve as blessings for health, growth, and fertility. Each doll is carefully painted and adorned to depict the unique features of a specific Katsina spirit.

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