Hopi Hummingbird Kachina - Marty Naha Sr.

The beautiful Hummingbird Kachina is an often seen entertainment doll among Kachina collections. Usually crafted with a beak, moccasins, and feathers around its middle, the Hummingbird Kachina is a truly festive addition.

The hummingbird itself is considered a common spirit animal, and is often mentioned in stories about the spring and summer. The Kachina, however, is known for being present during festivals and zipping around the audience, acting playfully and bobbing its head in dance. It is considered a very light-hearted Kachina and, at festivals, is accompanied by an entertainer dressed in the same manner and being just as playful.