Native American Hopi Carved Hemis Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Hemis 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. This Katsina has a small Corn Maiden, Snow Maiden and Hohomana surrounding him and he is carrying a tiny Eototo and an Aholi along with a cattail to give as gifts. Thomas has put a lot of detail into this small figure.