Kachina dolls are found in a wide range of styles, designs, techniques and prices. Old-style dolls have made a comeback in recent years and resemble the dolls that were made in the 19th century when mineral and vegetal pigments were used rather than more modern acrylics and oil paints. Their positions tend to be simple and unanimated.

The more upscale, higher-priced kachina dolls are very much considered a fine art form and differ from popularly priced sculptures, which tend to be more abstract in order to attract the attention of younger buyers. Some kachina dolls are dressed in leather, fur and even feathers. A number of carvers are also doing miniature kachina which stand about one-and-a-half to three inches in height. 

When judging the quality of an individual kachina doll, attention needs to be paid to the doll  as well as to the vendor, selling the doll. Be careful of bargains and look for  tribal credentials to be sure of authenticity.