Broadface by Laban Atokuku Wuyak-kuita they kneel with the snow

they kneel with the snow maidens and perform with their rasp and gourd rainmakers

I still decided to sell it because of the colors and overall beauty

The cloud symbols on the cheeks represent this

He is painted on the back and flat

Broadface by Laban Atokuku Wuyak-kuita they kneel with the snowWuyak taywa (Wuyak kuita) is the Broad Face kachina. He is one of many guard katsinam. Wuyak taywa has several roles as a guard. As a group, they prevent Hee e e (Warrior Woman) from getting too close to the kivas during the Paallqng Ceremony. This katsina doll is a putsqatihu (flat doll and only carved on one side). Carved by Laban Atokuku. This doll is 5 1 2 inches tall.