Tall, stately female with elaborate tablita (headdress). Her arms and forearms are broken off. This complex Kachina may take on different personae. She may become Polimana, Butterfly Maiden, when she performs during the March Angl'wa dance ceremonies. Or she may be a troupe of four Corn-grinding maidens during the same ceremonies. Both performances are prayers for rain and bountiful harvest. Lastly she can perform a special dance anytime if sponsored by a kiva.

This is a round bowl with a creme colored background. The design on the exterior is three sets of zig zag lines in black. The interior has an orange colored, oval bodied antelope with two black legs and a black head. A long spear runs through the hindquarters of the antelope. The antelope faces the opposite end from a black, crouching hunter figure, holding a bow and arrow.

This Kachina represents Chaveyo and according to Barton Wright in "Classic Hopi and Zuni Kachina Figures" he is one of the most fearsome beings. If a youngster or an adult misbehaves badly this Kachina may come looking for him unless he mends his ways. The characteristic identifiers include nakedness, dots on legs and/or feet, crosses on his cheeks, and a cape thrown over the shoulders.This Kachina is in the grouping normally referred to as an ogre Kachina. It has bulging eyes and a protruding snout exhibiting a fierce aspect. In dances Chaveyo uses this ferocity to scare the children and even men into behaving. He appears during the Spring anytime but especially during the Powamuya (Bean Dance) and the Palolo Kongi (Water Serpent Dance) being badgered by clowns until he whacks them away.

Rectangular flat tile, decorated with white slip. Design of three large brown feathers on top half and dragonfly symbol on bottom half. Black border. Made in a mold. CONDITION: Dark areas on right side due to oxidation. White paint applied on left side of tile and on tips of the feathers. Holes in top and bottom center.

Rectangular flat tile, decorated with white slip. A semi-circular element containing linear and globular details on each half of the tile, forming a circle. A pointed arching element on each side with two parallel lines at each end. Decorations in colors of black, ochre, dark brown and light brown. Black border. Made in a mold. CONDITION: Holes at top and bottom center.

Rectangular flat tile, with white slip. Two half-circles with decorations and central decorative elements of a teardrop and triangular shape. Brown slip for decorative elements. Black border. Made in a mold. CONDITION: Broken and repaired at upper left corner. Holes at top and bottom center.

This Kachina doll is probably Qotsamanavitu, Snow Maiden. The doll characteristically has no arms and is carved with a cylindrical body. The head has two spools (similar to the historical hair style worn by unmarried Hopi women.) This Kachina accompanies the Hemis Kachina during the Niman ceremony-performed at the mid-summer and ends the Kachina cycle. The Hemis sing in low voices while the Snow Maidens sing in high voices. In the second part of the dance they kneel and play their gourd/rasp violins. Their songs are prayers for rain and a full harvest.

This kachina doll has a Tihu shaped body- that is a flat paddle-like rectangle - and is wearing the elaborate cloud form of headdress. Painted red, white and blue. This form of doll is the sort given to young children during the dances.Based on the headdress, body form and face design, especially the eyes, it probably is Palhikmana.

Correct name for this Kachina is Sa'lakwmana (Salakamana), a tall slender Kachina maiden whose headdress represents clouds. The design on the dress represents feathers. She appears with her brother during the Home Dance in midsummer ceremonies when men are initiated into the religious societies.This round body kachina doll is wearing the Shalako style of cloud headdress. Painted red, and black with an elaborate pattern on the body. Original attribution came from Culin journals and is incorrect.

Rectangular flat tile, with white slip. Design of three feather-like images within two triangular striped elements. Scalloped design at top and bottom borders. Made in a mold. CONDITION: Holes at top and bottom center.