Pl. LII. Katcina Initiation Sand Mosaic (Large). 



The two black figures represent the Ho Katcina that flogs the children. 

 Each one holds in one hand a switch of yucca leaves. The objects on the head 

 and those suspended from the horns represent eagle tail feathers. 



The center figure represents the Hahai-i or Angwushnacomtaka Katcina who 

 holds a bunch of switches of which he hands new ones to the Ho Katcinas as theirs 

 are worn out in flogging the children. The object on the head represents a bunch 

 of small eagle feathers. The spots on the sand field represent blossoms of 

 herbs, grasses, etc. 



