Kachina - Hopi Sikyahote/A'hote (Yellow Star) by Howard H., CKMBG17-05

Title: Sikyahote/A’hote (“Yellow Star” katsina)

Culture: Hopi

Maker: Howard H.

Date:

Materials: wood, grass/hay, string, feathers, animal fur, paint

Signed?: Yes. “Fewkes -XXXVII, Ahote, Howard H. 2nd Mesa, pavlovi” (maybe

Shipavlovi)

The headdress worn by this katsina indicates that it was possibly inspired by

Plains warriors. May appear in Mixed Katsina Dances, the Bean Dance

Procession, and the Plaza Dance. He is considered to be a good hunter (Wright,

Hopi Kachinas: The Complete Guide to Collecting Kachina Dolls, 114). This

katsina might appear blue (Sakwa) or yellow (Sikya). Has been known to carry

roasted or boiled corn to give out to the audience during his performance.

(Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi artist’s documentary, 170)