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[ENGLISH NAME: Kachina] Butterfly [HOPI NAME: Katsina] Poli Taka [MEANING OR STORY:] 
The Poli Taka or Butterfly is an impersonating Kachina. Insects and reptiles are an important part of Hopi traditions. The Poli Taka is usually played or portrayed by a male in the Butterfly Social Dance. The doll is usually unmasked, but wears a tablet. Orginally the Kachina did not have wings, but over time the wings wear added onto the doll to increase its popularity. Like most Kachina's the Poli Taka or butterfly functions to bring rain and crops to the earth.
Native American Indian Hopi Kachina Doll - Kachina Dolls - Shalako - Sun - Eagle Dancer - Bear - Wolf - Mud Head - Sun Face - Crow Mother - Clown - Morning Singer - Katsina
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