HeHeya Clown Kachina, circa 1900-1925 26577 Stamped by artist's estate on

Stamped by artist's estate on reverse

The piece depicts a tranquil view of Fern Lake

An orange harvest moon hangs in the sky

original mid 20th century painting by Denver artist Edward Marecak

HeHeya Clown Kachina, circa 1900-1925 26577 Stamped by artist's estate onHopi HeHeya Clown kachina doll carrying a watermelon and 'backpack' created in the early 20th century (1900 1925). Made of wood with pigments, dimensions measure 11 x 3 x 3 inches. The Heheya Katsina has no English name or translation. Heheya Katsinam are most often seen on Third Mesa and act as messengers to the rain gods. The Heheyas dance on the side of the procession and guard the other dancers; they talk in opposites for instance, if the dance is