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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 12894667, member: 8267&quot;]The Zuni also have a tradition of making wooden figures representing a variety of spirits. These are similar but not identical to the Hopi kachinas. Among the Zuni, these are referred to as &quot;Kokko&quot; (Kököle/Kökö/Kököle-ish<i>), </i>although they are also commonly called kachinas<i>.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>Your figure is probably a representation of Salimopia Shelow&#039;ona (Red Salimopia, Warrior of the South). In Zuni tradition, there are 12 Salimopia, 2 for each direction, distinguished by their colors - <i>Salimopia Thluptsin’ona </i>(Yellow Warrior of the North); <i>Salimopia Thlian’ona</i> (Blue Warrior of the West); <i>Salimopia Shelow’ona</i> (Red Warrior of the South); <i>Salimiopia Kohan’ona </i>(White Warrior of the East); <i>Salimopia Itapanahman’ona</i> (Many Colored Warrior of the Zenith) and <i>Salimopia Shikan’ona </i>(Dark Warrior of the Nadir). </p><p><br /></p><p>As portrayed by masked dancers, the Salimopia play an important role during the Shalako ceremonies held by the Zuni around the time of the Winter solstice.&nbsp; &quot;Each Salimopia represents the epitome of youth, vitality, and beauty. They are messengers of the gods, guides for the Katsinas, and warriors. They are young and their actions are quick and darting. Their masks are nearly hidden behind the ruff of crow feathers. Their youth is tested as they dance in every kiva until the morning star rises. They then dance in the plaza some more.&quot; (<a href="https://www.adobegallery.com/art/Original_Painting_of_a_Salimopia_Thlianona_Katsina_by_Velino_Herrera128355023114549" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.adobegallery.com/art/Original_Painting_of_a_Salimopia_Thlianona_Katsina_by_Velino_Herrera128355023114549" rel="nofollow">https://www.adobegallery.com/art/Original_Painting_of_a_Salimopia_Thlianona_Katsina_by_Velino_Herrera128355023114549</a>) </p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a Red Salimopia in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston -</p><p>[ATTACH=full]557039[/ATTACH]</p><p><a href="https://emuseum.mfah.org/objects/46107/salimopia-shelowona-red-salimopia-warrior-of-the-south-k" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://emuseum.mfah.org/objects/46107/salimopia-shelowona-red-salimopia-warrior-of-the-south-k" rel="nofollow">https://emuseum.mfah.org/objects/46107/salimopia-shelowona-red-salimopia-warrior-of-the-south-k</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The carved figures of the Salimopias are painted their appropriate colors, wear large black ruffs, and hold representations of the yucca whips carried by the dancers. Unlike Hopi figures which are carved from a single piece of wood, the arms of Zuni figures are often carved separately and attached with nails. They may also be distinguished by greater use of applied clothing.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have not been able to find information about the particular artist of this figure and the Fire God. The last name may be L--tse.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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