Butterfly Maiden Kachina

Hand-carved and painted Hopi Butterfly Maiden (Palhik Mana) grinding corn by Coolidge C. Roy III. The figure is shown kneeling at a grinding stone, a traditional activity associated with daily life and the preparation of corn, a central element in Hopi culture. Palhik Mana is associated with springtime, pollination, and renewal, and is often linked to beauty, fertility, and the continuation of life within Hopi tradition.

9” Doll Height, 11” Overall Height