HeHeya Clown Kachina, circa 1900-1925 22378 Constructed of native tanned hide

Constructed of native tanned hide with glass trade beads

Titled on reverse

Oil on tin

Colorado mountain landscape featuring a train emerging from a tunnel

Presented in a custom white frame with archival mat and UV70 protectant glass

HeHeya Clown Kachina, circa 1900-1925 22378 Constructed of native tanned hideHopi HeHeya Clown kachina doll carrying a watermelon and 'backpack' created in the early 20th century (1900 1925). Made of wood with pigments, dimensions measure 11 x 3 x 3 inches. The Heheya Katsina has no English name or translation. Heheya Katsinam are most often seen on Third Mesa and act as messengers to the rain gods. The Heheyas dance on the side of the procession and guard the other dancers; they talk in opposites for instance, if the dance is