Old Style Hopi Carved Yellow Sand Snake Traditional Guard Katsina Doll

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Old Style Hopi Carved Yellow Sand Snake Traditional Guard Katsina Doll by Kevin Masawiestewa

The Yellow Sand Snake is a Guardian and a disciplinary god. He appears at the Bean (Powamuya) and the Day Dances. His duty is to patrol the dances and guard the dancers. He watches over the ceremonies.