Navajo Yei Bichei by Orlan Honyumptewa Taylor Tossonkoyemsi is the cornmeal tasting

Tossonkoyemsi is the cornmeal tasting mudhead who accompanies the Ogres

and I purchased him from Quinston directly

the nicest dolls are the most simple dolls

He is painted on the back and flat

This is why they are being sold as a set

Navajo Yei Bichei by Orlan Honyumptewa Taylor Tossonkoyemsi is the cornmeal tastingThis is carved by Orlan Honyumptewa from Moenkopi. It is 4" tall and 5" overall. Yeii Bicheii is a Hopi interpretation of a Navajo messenger to the rain gods. His face has a corn plant painted on it. The colorful neck represents the clouds. This katsina performs with the other Tasavkatsinam which are the Hopis homage to the Navajo.