Vintage Southwestern Kachina Sterling Silver Pin / Brooch See photos for measurement. “A Kachina is an ancestral spirit of the Pueblo Indians. There are more than 500 of these spirits, and they act as intermediaries between humans and the gods. Each tribe has its own kachinas, which are believed to reside with a tribe for half of each year.” “Kachinas are masked and costumed dancers representing various spiritual and natural aspects of life. They are messengers who bestow blessings and nurture life.” Native American Southwestern South Western Navajo Hopi Spiritual Spirit Ritual Dance Doll Nature Natural Animal Spirit