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[ENGLISH NAME: Kachina] Water Drinking Girl [HOPI NAME: Katsina] Palhik Mana [MEANING OR STORY:] 
Palhik Mana or Water Drinking Girl is often seen grinding corn, while sometimes she is seen with colorful plants and birds. She brings rain creating life, whether it is corn or animals, and is thought very highly of to the Hopi. The Palhik Mana is often mistaken for the Poli Mana and the Salako Mana. The Palhik Mana's functions are very similar to both the Poli Mana and the Salako Mana. It is one of the most deceptive dolls. Like the Poli Mana she is the dancing partner of the Poli Kachina in Third Mesa. Also, like the Salako Mana she either is the dancing partner of the Salako Taka or the corn-grinding maid during the Puppet Dances. Some people believe that the Salako Mana and the Poli Mana are the same. Palhik Mana is impersonated by both men and women during the dances depending on what mesa they are being portrayed.
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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