Jarret James

Broadface

13 1/4" total height


"In every ceremony there are guards to prevent any transgression on the path of the kachinas. In addition, guards or Angry Kachinas were formerly used to enforce community work such as the cleaning of springs.

"It is to this category that the Wuyak-kuita belongs. There is evidence that this kachina has many forms that have changed through time. Wuyak-kuita is most often seen bringing up the rear of the Bean Dance Procession or circling wide at the sides.

"He is the one who moves toward the clowns and absolutely terrifies them. On Third Mesa these are the kachinas who guard the kivas to keep He'e'e from approaching too close during the Palolokong Ceremony, or from going to the Flute Spring during the same ceremony. This form of the kachina is the one most commonly seen at ceremonies like the Powamu."

- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi Artist's Documentary (26)


Gallery Price: $900.00

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