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Antique Native American Hopi Carved Kuwan Heheya Katsina Doll by Walter Howato
The Hehey'a Katsina has no English name or translation. Hehey'a Katsinam are most often seen on Third Mesa and act as messengers to the rain gods. The Hehey'as dance on the side of the procession and guard the other dancers. The Hehey'a talks in opposites...for instance, if the dance is good, he says it is bad. The Hehey'a is a relative of the Ogre family and appears at Powamuya. This version is called the Kuwan (Fancy or Colorful) Heheya. The Heheya were sent to the Zuni Pueblo to assist the Zuni in growing their corn. The Hehey'a were to bring rain for the Zuni crops. Many Hehey'a went to Zuni to help the people. When the crops were successful all of the Hehey'a returned to Hopi, but for one who stayed behind. He had gotten lost in a cave and could not find his way out. This katsina is the "Fancy Heheya." Click on numbered boxes below image for additional views.
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Walter Howato |
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13 in. tall |
| Price: $750.00 |
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