Old Style Hopi Carved Heheya Traditional Messenger Katsina Doll

Description

Old Style Hopi Carved Heheya Traditional Messenger Katsina Doll by Willard Mowa (dec.)

The Hehey'a Katsina has no English name or translation. This version is called the Kuwan (Fancy or Colorful) Heheya. He is a Katsina who celebrates the harvest and the corn. He prays for enough food for all and that the harvest will be plentiful. He also celebrates and thanks the Great Spirit for what the people were able to grow and harvest for the year.