HeHeya Clown Kachina, circa 1900-1925 22926 lower left and on reverse

lower left and on reverse

ofresco este retablo como un testimonio de gratitud por haber dado la salud a mi hija Maria Amalia Gusman Hernandez

it seems that their parfleche designs shared an interesting artistic dialogue with their beadwork

yellow horse

Image size is 20 ½ x 34 ¼ inches

HeHeya Clown Kachina, circa 1900-1925 22926 lower left and on reverseHopi HeHeya Clown kachina doll carrying a watermelon and 'backpack' created in the early 20th century (1900 1925). Made of wood with pigments, dimensions measure 11 x 3 x 3 inches. The Heheya Katsina has no English name or translation. Heheya Katsinam are most often seen on Third Mesa and act as messengers to the rain gods. The Heheyas dance on the side of the procession and guard the other dancers; they talk in opposites for instance, if the dance is