Description

This is a Zuni Fire God (Shulawitsi) Kachina. He carries a fire stick, signifying his responsibility as caretaker of fire. He is responsible for lighting fires before the Shalako ceremony prior to the winter solstice. The lighting of these fires is the signal for the Shalako to begin their ritual. His body is painted black with dots of the colors of the four cardinal directions—red, yellow, white and blue.