A 14-inch "Prickly Pear" katsina is from the First Mesa, with a purpose to insure the cleaning of the springs. ca. 1945-1955 Both the katsina dolls pictured are by Hopi carvers. On the left, the "Badger" or "Honan" katsina was carved by Brendrew Atokuku in the traditional style using natural mineral pigments for the tourist trade, in the 1990s. The other katsina is the "Muzribi" or "Bean" katsina doll, from the 1940s. This style carving is known as the "bellyache" due to the position of the doll's arms and hands. The "Squash" katsina was carved by Clark Tenakhongva for the tourist trade. ca. 1990s The "Nataska" katsina is a monster or an ogre. Note the bird tracks on his snout. These katsinas always appear in pairs. They are said to be able to eat a child in one gulp. ca. 1990s Far right: This 9-inch "Third Mesa Grandmother" katsina is said to be the mother of monsters, dogs and katsinas. ca. 1945-1955 DOLL NEWS * UFDC.ORG 65http://www.UFDC.ORG