For the Hopi people of the southwestern United States, "katsinam "are spiritual beings that guide cultural practices devoted to the search for balance with the people's earthly existence. The physical representations of the katsinam have become an integral part of the Southwest s artistic signature, with as many as 300 distinct spirits identified in the Hopi pantheon. "Hopituy "examines six katsina figure types as depicted across 170 objects from the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art permanent collections in diverse media, including woodcarving, painting, basketry, and ceramics.
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