"Most of the Kachinas ( or Katsinas ) that can be viewed on this web site are contemporary Kachinas made, between 1970 to present day, by renowned artists. Reference to these carvers can be found in literature relating to Native Americans Arts such as: "Art of the Hopi" by Jacka & Jacka, "Hopi Kachina Dolls" by Theda Bassman and others".