"Kachina Dolls" by W. Ben Hunt is a mid-20th-century craft manual that combines the art of doll-making with an exploration of Hopi culture. It explains the spiritual importance of Kachina dolls as both educational toys and significant cultural items, teaching about Kachina names and characteristics. The book offers instructions for making the dolls, covering materials, methods, and painting techniques, emphasizing the importance of traditional materials like cottonwood roots. It mixes cultural knowledge with handcrafting advice.
Kachina Dolls
By W. Ben (Walter Ben) Hunt
Uncover the secrets to crafting sacred dolls while exploring the traditions of an ancient culture.
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About the AuthorWalter Bernard "Ben" Hunt was an American artist, outdoor educator and author whose books and articles covered topics such as Native American arts and performance, woodworking, whittling, scoutcraft, pioneering, jewelry making, metalworking, and calligraphy.
Walter Bernard "Ben" Hunt was an American artist, outdoor educator and author whose books and articles covered topics such as Native American arts and performance, woodworking, whittling, scoutcraft, pioneering, jewelry making, metalworking, and calligraphy.
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