What tribes have kachinas?

In the Pueblo cultures, kachina rites are practiced by the Hopi, Zuni, Hopi-Tewa, and certain Keresan tribes, as well as in most Pueblo tribes in New Mexico.

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What is a Hemis kachina?

Hemis - A beautiful Kachina which represents happiness of a successful harvest. Moreover, do navajos have kachinas? The Kachina has no spiritual significance in Navajo culture; it is a craft learned as a way for some Navajo people to earn a living. Navajo craftspeople have used concepts from many cultures over the years.

And another question, why are kachinas called dolls?

These uniquely Hopi artworks are called "dolls," but that is a bit of a misnomer. Kachinas (or katsinas) are actually stylized religious icons, meticulously carved from cottonwood root and painted to represent figures from Hopi mythology. Authentic kachina dolls are made only by Hopi artists. What is a Navajo kachina? Kachinas are masked and costumed dancers representing various spiritual and natural aspects of life. They are messengers who bestow blessings and nurture life. Kachina dolls were once carved as teaching tools only to be given to the women and children of the tribe but now are made for all to collect and enjoy.

Was there a high spirit?

Definition of in high spirit. : very happy and excited All the children were in high spirits on the last day of school.