Figures of a Kachina Mother(left) and Mudhead Kachina (right) in Hopi coil plaques. Various other kachinas also are represented in Hopi basket designs. Coiled baskets and plaques are a specialty of women of Second Mesa, while plaited  wicker baskets are associated with Third Mesa.  (Kachina Mother plaque, 10 inches in diameter, made by Beatrice Tewawina. Mudhead Kachina plaque, 5 1/2 inches in diameter, made by Mamie Puhuyesva.)

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