Katsina (Hausa: Jihar Katsina جِىهَرْ کَڟِࢽَ; Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢) is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is bordered to the west by Zamfara State , to the east by Kano and Jigawa states, and to the south by Kaduna State , …

According to the Hopi Indians of North Central Arizona, the word “katsina” has three distinct but inter-related meanings. First are the Katsina spirits, the ineffable beings who support, sponsor, and sometimes chastise the Hopi people (and all humankind).

A kachina (/ k ə ˈ tʃ iː n ə /; Hopi: katsina [kaˈtsʲina], plural katsinim [kaˈtsʲinim]) is a spirit being in the religious beliefs of the Pueblo people, Native American cultures located in the south-western part of the United States.

Katsina, town, capital of Katsina state, northern Nigeria, near the Niger border. Probably founded about 1100 near Ambuttai, which was the residence of Katsina’s Hausa kings and the annual meeting place for the rulers of nearby Durbi, the town …

Katsina, historic kingdom and emirate in northern Nigeria. According to tradition, the kingdom, one of the Hausa Bakwai (“Seven True Hausa States”), was founded in the 10th or 11th century. Islam was introduced in the 1450s, and Muhammad Korau (reigned late …

Sep 26, 2024 · In this post, we’ll explore the history of Antique Hopi Katsina dolls and answer two key questions: What factors affect the value of a Hopi Katsina and how can you tell if a Hopi Katsina is antique? Katsina vs. Kachina: Understanding the Terminology.

At its peak, Katsina's capital was a prominent city in the western Sudan, attracting scholars from the wider region, especially during the decline of Timbuktu in the 17th and 18th centuries. However, in 1903, Katsina came under British colonial rule. In 1987, it was established as a state within modern Nigeria. [2]

4 days ago · Katsina State, known to the Hausas as Jihar Katsina, was created in 1987 and borders Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano, and the Jigawa States. History has it that, as one of the earliest kingdoms in Nigeria, Katsina is known as an ancient seat of Islamic culture and learning.

Sep 20, 2021 · The Hopi spelling of the word is katsina, and it refers to three distinct aspects of Hopi culture: Katsina spirits: intentionally capitalized, this aspect refers to spiritual beings who support or chastise humankind.

Dec 25, 2024 · However, according to the Hopi, katsina (kahts-ee-nah) is more correct and preferred. In English, the plural of kachina is kachinas, but in the Hopi language the plural of katsina is katsinam. The first known kachina dolls were obtained by traders in 1857.