the men of the tribe dressed and masked to represent the Kachinas in a traditional ceremony.Even though there are male and female Kachinas, only men can represent them.
a masked doll which represents a kachina spirit. They are presented to the women and children of the tribe.
... and Vronsky are at the station to welcome Anna and Vronsky's mother respectively. This is the occasion the first meeting of Anna and Vronsky. As they, Anna and Countess ...