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Show of those taking the pilgrimage would walk. 84 When the "middle place" on the calendar has been determined, the kivas put together many prayer bundles, and preparations are completed so that the journey can begin. Stevenson reported that the solstices were calculated by observing the spots where the sun strikes Dowa Yalanne and other mountains on the Zuni horizon. The Bekwinne watched the sun from Yalanne Thlanna (a mesa northwest of Zuni) for several evenings prior to the summer solstice. He then announced that the solstice would take place in eight days. The pilgrimage to Kolhu/walatwa is part of the summer solstice ceremonies. Those participating include the Koyemshi, Komosona, Shulawitsi and his ceremonial father, Sayatasha, Hututu, two Yamuhakto, six Shalako and their alternates, who all carry diverse, and elaborately prepared offerings for the Council of the Gods at Kolhu/walatwa. The Komosona carries a very large, heavy basket of prayersticks or "telikinawe" in front of him as he leads 84. Simplicio, et.al., January 22, 1986, og. cit., pp. 3-7 and 12. Simplicio, Governor Chauncey, Lt. Gov. Sefferino Eriacho, Councilmen Harry Chimoni, Charles Hustito, Ken Wato, Lowell Panteah, Councilwoman Rita Enote Lorenzo; John Niiha, Solen Lalio, Andrew Othole; Interview by E. Richard Hart, October 27, 1986, Zuni, New Mexico. 85. Kroeber, A. L. "Zuni Kin and Clan," Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, Vol. XVIII, Part II, New York, The American Museum of Natural History, 1917, p. 163, reports, "The Koyemshi are chosen annually from four fraternities in rotation, according to their fathers', not their own, clan membership." - 59 - |
