HeHeya Clown Kachina, circa 1900-1925

Hopi 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 ½ x 3 ½ x 3 ¾ 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 good, Heheya says it is bad. Heheya is a relative of the Ogre family and appears at Powamuya.