Charles W. Hogan Collection, gift of Miriam S. Hogan
Among the Hopi and other Pueblo tribes of the Southwest, tabletas are worn as headdresses by both men and women during different festivals. The use of the tablita are part of the Puebloan culture dates back 2000 or more years. The designs painted on the headdress can represent a specific kachina, or individual symbols may be associated with certain natural elements such as clouds, rain, or animals. Designs can also be abstract.
