Arts & Entertainment

Kachinas: Spirit Dolls of the Hopi

“Kachinas: Spirit Dolls of the Hopi” on Saturday, March 19 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. The exhibit will feature over 70 hand-carved and hand-painted wooden figures based on Hopi kachinas. Carved by George Melloy, a retired Bethlehem Steel Metallurgical Engineer, the sculptures reproduce with stunning color and historical accuracy the full round of Hopi ceremonies, including the Bean Dance ceremony and the Winter Solstice ceremony. Visit us and learn the fascinating history of Hopi kachinas and their pivotal role in Pueblo Indian cultures.

The exhibit will run from March 19, 2011 to March 19, 2012. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children 12-17 and seniors over 60, and free for children under 12. 610-797-2121


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