Helele or Hilili are participants in a dance often chosen by a kiva to perform after the winter solstice ceremonies. This is possibly the Hilili Kachina known as the Corn Hilili. He wears a helmet style mask with long beard and feathered top. On his shoulders he wears a fur cape, body is painted red and he wears a painted dance skirt and sash. His chest and arms are painted red. He wears blue hide boots with red trim and has yarn tied around his calves.

(Photo lower left) Roughly modeled buffalo with slight indications for his hair, rough under his chin, paint traces down his forehead and hide for ears and tail.

This is a very special spoon that might be ceremonial but not for any specific ceremony.

Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund

Gift of Frederic B. Pratt

This type of wooden sculpture could be given in a potlatch. Old photographs show them wearing blankets over their torsos. It is a standing male figure with facial features clearly marked. Roll of hair or headdress on top of head.

Bequest of W.S. Morton Mead

Bequest of W.S. Morton Mead

Frank L. Babbott Fund

Navajo. The mescal seeds indicate Southern Plains or the southwest region.