Yellow Corn Maiden: Old Style Katsina by Paul Huma, Hopi

Yellow Corn Maiden: Old Style Katsina by Paul Huma, Hopicottonwood, pigment, feathers6.75" tall  Of all the women who appear with other Katsinam, the Katsina Maiden, or Katsinmana, is the most prevalent. If she is carrying yellow corn, she is known as the Yellow Corn Maiden, similarly blue corn, etc. She appears at Soyal ceremony and marks the beginning of the Katsina season by marking the openings to the Kivas with cornmeal. She often appears in regular Katsina dances with household goods, accompanied by Longhair Katsinam. Her presence is a prayer for corn. She also honors Mother Earth and her continuing ability to feed her children. Placing this Katsina in your home, particularly on an altar, shows respect for the many gifts we receive each day from Mother Earth. This gentle maiden reminds us always to be thankful. A Katsina Maiden often will change her name to that of the Katsina with whom she is dancing, although her appearance does not change. "Yellow Corn Maiden appears with a va