Hopi Palik-Mana or Butterfly Maiden Kachina
This is the Hopi Palik-Mana Kachina (Butterfly Maiden), who appears in the Spring Dances, bringing life to the flowers and fields. The rainbow on her tablita is reflected on her chin, an ear of corn at the forehead. An elaborate tablita (headdress) along with the rest of her are painted with vivid colors. She is made of cottonwood, paint, string, fabric scraps and feathers. circa 1970-1980s, 18 1/2 inches tall.
This is the Hopi Palik-Mana Kachina (Butterfly Maiden), who appears in the Spring Dances, bringing life to the flowers and fields. The rainbow on her tablita is reflected on her chin, an ear of corn at the forehead. An elaborate tablita (headdress) along with the rest of her are painted with vivid colors. She is made of cottonwood, paint, string, fabric scraps and feathers. circa 1970-1980s, 18 1/2 inches tall.
This is the Hopi Palik-Mana Kachina (Butterfly Maiden), who appears in the Spring Dances, bringing life to the flowers and fields. The rainbow on her tablita is reflected on her chin, an ear of corn at the forehead. An elaborate tablita (headdress) along with the rest of her are painted with vivid colors. She is made of cottonwood, paint, string, fabric scraps and feathers. circa 1970-1980s, 18 1/2 inches tall.