Prickly Pear Kachina

Hand-Carved and Painted Hopi Prickly Pear (Navuk’china) Kachina with Cactus Headdress. “Old-style” Kachinas are traditionally made with a loop or string so they can be hung on a wall for display.

Navuk’china, the Prickly Pear Kachina, represents resilience, nourishment, and the gifts of the desert. Inspired by the prickly pear cactus, he symbolizes the ability to thrive in challenging conditions and the importance of adaptability. His presence in ceremonies honors the natural world and reminds the Hopi of the sustenance and strength found in even the harshest landscapes.

11.25” Doll Height, 15.25 Overall Height