pondelok 26. augusta 2013

Yung'a

The Cactus kachina, or Yung'a His function on Third Mesa was to insure the cleaning of springs, but on First Mesa he seems to have appeared primarily in the Soyohim.

sobota 24. augusta 2013

Tsitoto kachina

The Flower Kachina, Tsitoto, is one of the most colorful of all the Kachinas. An ancient Kachinas, he appears on all three mesas, and participates in the Mixed Dances and the Bean Dance. The many bands of color and the multi-colored feathers present a rainbow-like appearance. He looks like a walking prayer for summer, bringing on the season's many colorful flowers.

piatok 23. augusta 2013

Koshari

Clown Kachina Koshari, Koyala, Hano, or Tewa are the names of a clown that is often seen on the Hopi Mesas. Clown Kachinas provide amusement during Kachina ceremonies. Often shown with watermelons, they behave in the usual manner of pueblo clowns, engaging in loud and boisterous conversation, immoderate actions, and gluttony. They are often drummers for dances. In the Hopi tradition, the Sacred Clown Kachina frequently disrupts and makes a holy mess out of some of the most vital and fundamental rituals. The clown satirizes Hopi life by acting out and exaggerating improper behavior. Many times the actions of the clowns are meant to portray a lesson on behavior apparent in a tribal member. Their purpose is to show how overdoing anything is bad not only for the individual but for the people as a whole as well. Koshari plays tricks, acts out absurd pantomimes, or cleverly mimics spectators. Like the more serious Kachinas, but in a humorous way, the clown helps maintain community harmony by reminding the people of acceptable standards of behavior within the Hopi community.