They are simply carved and meant to hang on the wall. Because they are made by the Hopi Indians, they are authentic kachina dolls. Hilili serves as a guard kachina during special ceremonies. He may be seen at any time during planting season - from March to July. In this photo, his black beard is hard to see because of the black background.
Every kachina is unique and made by hand.
Each one is made to order. Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Add to Shopping Cart Manuel Chavarria carves almost 300 different kachinas dolls. Each one includes his hallmark, a butterfly symbol and the year the piece was made. Almost every doll is available in almost any size, from a few inches to a couple of feet high, by special order.