Eagle Dancer Kachina rug-wool_germantown Signed with Siwingyumptewa’s hallmark

Signed with Siwingyumptewa’s hallmark

Radiating from the gold maze are intricately cut eagle feathers incorporating traditional prayer feathers and swirling water symbols

These figures celebrate the role of elders in passing down history

This Deer Dancer features Velvet Antlers

While sandpainting weavings themselves are not considered religious or ceremonial items

Eagle Dancer Kachina rug-wool_germantown Signed with Siwingyumptewa’s hallmarkHand Carved and Painted Hopi Eagle Dancer (Kwahu) Kachina with Wings Spread. Kwahu represents the eagle, one of the most respected birds in Hopi tradition, and is associated with strength, prayer, and communication with the spiritual world. Eagle Dancers appear in ceremonial dances as powerful messengers, carrying prayers upward and symbolizing protection, vision, and a connection between the people and the heavens. 10 Doll Height, 14. 25 Overall