Hilili by Brian Holmes Ogre This katsina doll is carved

This katsina doll is carved by Orlan Honyumptewa from Moenkopi

She threatens to eat little children who have been naughty

Wuyak-taywa (Wuyak-kuita) is the Broad Face kachina

They do vary in color - red

She is gorgeous

Hilili by Brian Holmes Ogre This katsina doll is carvedThis katsina doll is carved by Brian Holmes from Hotevilla. He is 8" tall. Hiilili is a whipper katsina, guard or security figure whose family appears during the Powamuya, Angkwa and the summer day katsina dances. Dressed in the Snake Dancers costume, he is a very spirited dancer. The Koyemsimu sing to them when they perform in group dances during Angk'wa. Hiilili vary a great deal and are very collectable for this reason.