Hopi Stone Eater Kachina
This kachina, Owangazrozro, or Stone Eater, is an old kachina that is not seen at the dances today. In his day he emerged during the Powamu ceremony and engaged with the Koyemsi (Mudhead) Kachinas. To keep Stone Eater away, the Koyemsi tossed stones at him. In return the Stone Eater simply picked up the rocks and proceeded to eat them. Typically seen with a pale face with rounded eyes and a row of worn down teeth (from eating stones).
From First Mesa, this Stone Eater Mana (woman) is wearing a traditional woman’s manta and stands on very solid feet. There are indications of feathers or cotton at the sides of her head which would have added to a crazy disheveled look. The cottonwood is cracked straight up the back but is quite stable. Circa 1900, 5” tall.
This kachina, Owangazrozro, or Stone Eater, is an old kachina that is not seen at the dances today. In his day he emerged during the Powamu ceremony and engaged with the Koyemsi (Mudhead) Kachinas. To keep Stone Eater away, the Koyemsi tossed stones at him. In return the Stone Eater simply picked up the rocks and proceeded to eat them. Typically seen with a pale face with rounded eyes and a row of worn down teeth (from eating stones).
From First Mesa, this Stone Eater Mana (woman) is wearing a traditional woman’s manta and stands on very solid feet. There are indications of feathers or cotton at the sides of her head which would have added to a crazy disheveled look. The cottonwood is cracked straight up the back but is quite stable. Circa 1900, 5” tall.
This kachina, Owangazrozro, or Stone Eater, is an old kachina that is not seen at the dances today. In his day he emerged during the Powamu ceremony and engaged with the Koyemsi (Mudhead) Kachinas. To keep Stone Eater away, the Koyemsi tossed stones at him. In return the Stone Eater simply picked up the rocks and proceeded to eat them. Typically seen with a pale face with rounded eyes and a row of worn down teeth (from eating stones).
From First Mesa, this Stone Eater Mana (woman) is wearing a traditional woman’s manta and stands on very solid feet. There are indications of feathers or cotton at the sides of her head which would have added to a crazy disheveled look. The cottonwood is cracked straight up the back but is quite stable. Circa 1900, 5” tall.