A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). <em>Kachina Doll (Helele)</em>, late 19th century. Wood, feather, cotton, fur, pigment, hair, hide, 15 3/8 x 5 7/16 x 2 1/4 in. (39.1 x 13.8 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1907, Museum Collection Fund, 07.467.8417. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 07.467.8417.jpg)

Kachina Doll (Helele)

Artist:A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

Medium: Wood, feather, cotton, fur, pigment, hair, hide

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 15 3/8 x 5 7/16 x 2 1/4 in. (39.1 x 13.8 x 5.7 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 07.467.8417

Image: 07.467.8417.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
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.

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