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.
... in 1942's The Man Who Came to Dinner[?], which he had performed onstage before taking it to Hollywood.
Academy Awards and Nominations
1945 - Nominated - Best Actor ...