Note 13 — THE RUIN, SIKYATKI
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The clay images representing the Tewa plumed serpent on the Winter Solstice altar at Hano have rows of feathers inserted along their backs (as in the case of the reptile shown in figure 22) as well as rudimentary horns, teeth made of corn kernels, and necklaces of the same. (Fewkes, Winter solstice altars at Hano pueblo, pp. 269-270.) A mosaic of corn kernels on a clay base (kaetukwi) is known in ceremonies derived from Sikyatki and Awatobi.