{"id":18510,"date":"2022-02-14T13:57:54","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T18:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/?page_id=18510"},"modified":"2025-05-27T16:00:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T20:00:25","slug":"kachinas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/hudson-museum-scavenger-hunt\/kachinas\/","title":{"rendered":"Hudson Museum Scavenger Hunt: Hopi Kachinas"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id18510_3172ee-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18510_3172ee-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18510_3172ee-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id18510_3172ee-87 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18510_3172ee-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18510_3172ee-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18510_3172ee-87 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18510_9299b7-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"1413\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a brightly painted kachina\" class=\"wp-image-18613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012.jpg 946w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012-94x140.jpg 94w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012-317x473.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012-423x632.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012-634x947.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7012-846x1264.jpg 846w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,946px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hopi parrot kachina. (<a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonmuseum.catalogaccess.com\/objects\/7178\">HM7012<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18510_8586a7-1d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of small figure with black and white striped clothing and colorful decoration.\" class=\"wp-image-18598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-768x1148.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-94x140.jpg 94w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-317x474.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-423x632.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-634x948.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014-846x1264.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2022\/02\/HM7014.jpg 922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,685px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hopi Koshare Clown Kachina. (<a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonmuseum.catalogaccess.com\/objects\/7180\">HM7014<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are they?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Hopi, kachinas are spirit beings. They can represent ancestors, elements, or natural phenomena and there are over 400 distinct forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are not worshiped but are viewed as powerful beings that are venerated and respected. If treated properly they may use their powers for the good of the community, bringing rain, fertility and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contemporary kachinas are made for sale outside the community and represent masked dancers who impersonate the kachinas in ceremonies. Hopi Children are often given kachinas as teaching tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What meaning do you think the kachinas displayed here might have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who made them?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today kachinas are made by Pueblo and Navajo peoples who live in the Southwest United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Find the Next Code:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn in a circle until you see a display of baskets, try to find the smallest of them. You can scan the QR code when you find it, or <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/scavenger-hunt\/penobscot-candy-basket\/\">click here<\/a> to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wondering what this is?&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/hudson-museum-scavenger-hunt\/\">Start here!<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are they? For the Hopi, kachinas are spirit beings. 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