Native American Katsina Doll - Hopi Hilili Katsina "OLD". 11".

Hopi Hilili Katsina Case mask with face divided diagonally, painted brown on one side and blue on the other; mouth a horizontal line, with beard. Often with a sun symbol attached to rim of mask. Ruff a wildcat skin with paws. Kilt, sash, fox skin, red moccasins. Body painted red with white spots. Carries a yucca leaf whip and bells. Said to come from Zuni or Laguna. Appears in numbers with Mud Head Clowns who sing. Hilili remains silent. The Hililli Katsina dance is sometimes called a "Witchcraft dance".i.e., against witchcraft. *** Circa 1940's.

The Carver: Unknown