FEWKES] KATCINAS ArPKAltlNG IN WAWAC 115 



IIICMICO 



(I 'late L) 



The picture represents an Indian pursued by the dreaded katcina 

 called Hcmico." The l)undleof pap('r-t)read and a few ears of roasted 

 corn which hanj:- aliov(> them are prizes. 



Heniico has in his iiaiid a pair of siieep sliears, witli which, if he 

 overtakes his ojjponent in the race, he cuts off his haii-. In his rijrht 

 hand he carries a yucca whip, with which he also floj>s his opponent. 

 Other characteristic s3niibols of this Ijeing- are parallel Inmds of color 

 across the forehead, and ring figures of various colors dependent from 

 a yellow band ai-ound the top. 



Hemico is said to have been derived from Sikyatki, and it is 

 recounted in legends still preserved that he cut a Walpi girl's throat 

 with a stone knife, the deed which ultimately led to an attack on 

 Sikyatki by the Walpians and the destruction of that pucl)lo. 



TCUKAPELLI 



( Plate LI ) 



These two beings, oiie of whom wears a peculiar mask, represent 

 episodes sometimes introduced during katcina dances as a byplay to 

 amuse spectators. In this instance one of the 'IV'ukapellis'' has under 

 his left arm a bag full of day balls, one of which he holds in his right 

 hand in the attitude of throwing it at his companion. The other has 

 four tufts of hair fastened to the top of his head. The bodies are 

 naked, save for a breechclout, and are smeared with nuul. 



PALABIKUNA 



I I'lateLI) 



This katcina appears in the Wawac, as is indicated b^' tiie rolls of 

 paper-bread hanging above the figure. He wears a red kilt,'' which 

 gives him his name, and carries yucca wands in bis hands with which 

 he liogs the naked runners in the races if he overtakes them. The 

 objects on the sides of the head are frameworks of sticks. 



KONA 



(Plate I.I) 



Kona. the Chipmunk katcina, likewise appears in the Wawac, as 

 the prizes of yellow and red paper-bread hanging above the figure 



iTlic word liemieo is applied to lliu queue in which the Hnpi ineii tie their hair lieliiiid their 

 heads. 



('Mud Ciall tlouka) thrower. 

 ''Fata. red. pitkouc, Kill. 



