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Hilili by YeaMu HonlestewaThis katsina doll is carved by Yea Mu Honlestewa from Second Mesa. He is 7 inches tall to the top of his head and 8 1 2 inches tall overall. Hiilili is a whipper katsina, guard or security figure whose family appears during the Powamuya, Angkwa and the summer day katsina dances. Dressed in the Snake Dancers costume, he is a very spirited dancer. The Koyemsimu sing to them when they perform in group dances during Angk'wa. Hiilili vary a great deal and

they prevent Hee-e-e (Warrior Woman) from getting too close to the kivas during the Paalölöqng Ceremony

Owangaroro is the stone eater katsina

So’yok wuùti is the ogre woman

Wuyak-taywa has several roles as a guard

This katsina doll is carved by Sony Seckletstewa from the Second Mesa

The Navajo katsinam are Kwivikatsinam which means “fancy” dressed

The Koyemsimu sing to them when they perform in group dances during Angk'wa

This katsina doll is carved by Fannon Mowa from Polacca

The cloud symbols on the cheeks represent this

She is gorgeous

This long hair kachina is 9" tall and 13" including the erect feather

I still decided to sell it because of the colors and overall beauty