COMMON KATSINA REPRESENTATIONS

Morning Singer — The Morning Singer is shown with an elaborate feather headdress and frequently wakes the village in the morning and later dancing during the day.

Crow Mother — A figure of dignity that appears on all three Hopi mesas, sometimes at events related to children. Often shown with a green robe, yucca blades and wings on her head.

Sun — Shown with a feather sunburst around his head, and often a bell and spruce tree in his hand.

Bear — Admired for his strength and curing abilities. He is often shown as a white bear, but is sometimes blue, with bear paw prints on both cheeks.

Aholi — Helps bring rains, particularly to Third Mesa. Often shown with tall blue helmet, staff or wand, and two feathers on the top of his helmet.

Clown — Commonly referred to as Koshari, Koyala, Hano or Tewa, the clown is a popular figure for his amusing appearance and tricks. Often shown with watermelons.

Eagle — Another popular katsina figure, especially because of his large, colorful wings.

Eototo — Sometimes shown with Aholi, Eototo is the father and chief of all the kachinas. Often portrayed in all white.

Fox — Portrayed as a fast runner. Often carved with large ears and a bare chest.

Kokopelli — Found in many pueblos of the Southwest, Kokopelli is the flute player, and good luck charm to hunters.