150302-05 Miniature Hopi Horo Mana Kachina
SKU:
150302-05
$160.00
$160.00
per item
Late 20th Century
3 3/4" h
Signed Pedro M Sigimidi (SIC) Cold Bringing Woman
Horo Mana Kachina, also known as Cold Bringing Woman, is a significant figure in Hopi mythology. She appears during the Powamuya ceremony, bringing the whiteness of winter. According to legend, she carries bundles of reeds, which are used as traditional combs to muss people’s hair when she appears with her grandson, Nuvak’chin.
As a kachina, Horo Mana is believed to bring guidance and wisdom to the Hopi people. Her presence is often associated with the arrival of winter, and her role is to prepare the community for the cold season. Her symbolism signifies the importance of being prepared for challenges and embracing the changes that come with the seasons.
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