The Heheya kachina has no
English name or translation. Heheya Kachinas are most often seen
on Third Mesa and act as messengers to the rain gods. The Heheyas
dance on the side of the procession and guard the other dancers.
He talks in opposites...for instance, if the dance is good, he
says it is bad.
Heheyas are usually recognized
by the vertical red, yellow and blue zigzag lines on the sides
of the mask. The pothook eyes are black, outlined in red and
the mouth is a similar pothook style. The case mask is sometimes
painted yellow and there is often a grouping of red chili peppers
on top of the mask. He has red tab ears and he wears a black
and white cloth ruff.
This version is called the
Kuwan or Colorful Heheya, and features slight variations
from its Powamu counterpart.
