Hilili by YeaMu Honlestewa Hotevilla Yeii Bicheii is a Hopi

Yeii Bicheii is a Hopi interpretation of a Navajo messenger to the rain gods

He is 6 1/4 inches tall to the top of his head and 8 inches overall

Carved by Laban Atokuku

but well executed

Hilili by YeaMu Honlestewa Hotevilla Yeii Bicheii is a HopiThis katsina doll is carved by Yea Mu Honlestewa from Second Mesa. He is 7 inches tall to the top of his head and 8 1 2 inches tall overall. Hiilili is a whipper katsina, guard or security figure whose family appears during the Powamuya, Angkwa and the summer day katsina dances. Dressed in the Snake Dancers costume, he is a very spirited dancer. The Koyemsimu sing to them when they perform in group dances during Angk'wa. Hiilili vary a great deal and