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[ENGLISH NAME: Kachina] Cumulus Cloud [HOPI NAME: Katsina] Tukwinong [MEANING OR STORY:] 
The Tukwinong or Cumulus Cloud Kachina represents the prayer for rain. It is a prayer for heavy rain that would nourish the fields. His helmet represents the white clouds, and the feathers covering his face represent rainfall. The mask behind the feathers is usually white with black rectangular eyes. His three, semi circle shapes on his head lies parallel from front to back. But this appearance is different on First Mesa. On First Mesa, he appears without feathers covering his face. The Tukwinong always carries a jug of water and is always barefoot.
Native American Indian Hopi Kachina Doll - Kachina Dolls - Shalako - Sun - Eagle Dancer - Bear - Wolf - Mud Head - Sun Face - Crow Mother - Clown - Morning Singer - Katsina
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