Edward Huma, Angwusnasomtaka (Crow Mother) Katsina carving

Angwusnasomtaka (the Crow Mother) is a figure of great dignity. She appears on all three mesas, usually in connection with the initiation of the children, although she also appears on other occasions. At the initiation rites she descends into the kiva bearing a large number of yucca blades bound together at the base. (Wright 1973: 66)