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Hemis Mana dances with the Hemis Kachina in the Niman or home-going dance (the end of the Ceremonial Dances season). She wears her hair in the butterfly whorls on the side of her head, the traditional style of an unmarried Hopi maiden. During part of the ceremony she plays a rasp. This is a gourd shell placed upside down on the ground with a notched stick placed on top. As the stick is held in one hand, a sheep bone is scraped across it making a deep grunting sound. |
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This pendant represents the mask of the Mana Kachina. It is created in earthenware clay, hand painted and glazed and kiln fired to produce a strong and beautiful necklace. He is a bright and colorful bit of the Southwest and would be a handsome addition to your wardrobe. Or he could be an unusual gift for a friend. It measures approximately 1 inch by 2 inches overall. A black rolled leather necklace which is adjustable to your desired length is included. It comes packaged with a card describing the Mana Kachina and a note about Kachinas, all in a plastic bag.
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