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[ENGLISH NAME: Kachina] Bear [HOPI NAME: Katsina] Hon [MEANING OR STORY:] 
The Bear or Hon Kachina is a great legendary warrior. He possesses strength that is so great, that it is believed that he could cure the sick. There are a number of different kinds of Bear Kachinas. They are distinguished by color, such as Blue, White, Yellow, and Black Bear Kachinas. The bear dances as a watchman or side dancer during the Soyal Dance on First Mesa, and he sings while dancing outside the lines during the Mixed Dance. His most distinctive feature is the presence of a bear footprint on both cheeks.
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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