Old Style Hopi Carved Hemis Traditional Home Going Katsina Doll

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Old Style Hopi Carved Hemis Traditional Home Going Katsina Doll by Thomas Fredericks

Hemis Katsina appears at the Home-Going (Niman) ceremony in late summer. He is originally from Jemez Pueblo, where he is an important figure in bringing rain prior to harvest. He is the Katsina who brings the grown corn to the people, ensuring a good harvest.