When the time comes to leave for their home on top of the San Francisco Peaks, near Flagstaff, Arizona, the ceremony is called the Niman or going home. Though any Kachina may lead this procession it is normally done by the Hemis Kachina.

Considered one of the Chief Kachinas, he is a Bean Dancer. Very little is known about this dancer, one of the stories goes that he provides his own water at the ceremories.

This Kachina, like the Deer Kachina, helps in the dance for rain and germination of the seed . Also he is a healing Kachina but not as powerful as the Bear or Badger Kachina.

The Cloud Kachina may appear in the Soyohim dances, but he is always present when the Shalako comes. He represents the deluges of rain which fall from the clouds. He always carries a jug of water in each hand and is also barefoot.

The Clown is a conscience of the people. They provide amusement during pauses in the Kachina Dance or the levity for the seriousness of a major ceremony. The Clown provides lessons in behavior during their performance.

The most popular of all dances, the ritual is for rain making and corn growing. It occurs in late summer at the time the corn needs water the most, which also coincides with the Monsoon season. The dancer puts a live snake in his mouth and dances with others in the Plaza.

This Kachina appears durring the dances of the Soyohim or Kiva Dances. He is a very fast Kachina so he may appear as a Runner. When he catches a person then he whips him with a yucca whip, if he loses then he gives him a prize.

There are many different types of Orge Kachinas, but they are all pretty much the same in their duties at the ceremonies. They demand food from the people, in return they will not take the children away from their parents. They also are the disciplinarians of the children and adults who do not help with the daily duties of the clan.

The Warrior Kachina is most often seen as a guard during the Powamu and Pachava ceremonies. Occasionally he appears as a warrior against the Clown Kachinas. He also serves as a policeman to oversee the cleaning of the springs.

The Wolf Kachina appears in the Mixed Dance and the Water Serpent ceremony. He is a side dancer in the in the Soyohim Dances .The Wolf Kachina is considered a great pack hunter who helps and guides the hunters on large combined hunts. After the dances the wolf is offered cornmeal or prayer feathers, so the tribe may learn from him and secure game on their hunt.

This Kachina is a plant Kachina.They bring their own water for planting to ensure plentiful crop. He is also considered a chief Kachina.

This Kachina also known as the Silent Kachina sings in the early morning. He sings sad, happy or critical songs. They sing during the Bean Dance and always come in pairs.

The Fox Kachina is a warrior and knows the way of the fox. He is a cunning hunter, helping people to learn the skills of the fox, and be aware of danger. The Fox dances in the Mixed Dances.

The Apache Crown Dancer are also known as the Mountain Spirit Dancer. They possess the power to heal, and treat their patients by blowing away the sickness. For ceremonies the Apache Crown Dancer are painted under the direction of the Shaman.

This Kachina belonging to animal side helps to make the rains come and the grass grow. He also is an assistant to the other Animal Kachinas.

The Mudhead is one of the most well known Kachina's. They play many different roles; dancers,drummers,announcers, and singers. The Mudhead Kachina can take the place of any other Kachina during a ceremony. They also play games with the audience during rest periods between dances.

The Butterfly Kachina brings together the married men and women. They appear as a pair, one female and one male, during the butterfly social dance.

Hototo is regarded as the best of the warrior Kachinas. He is the one who directs the people to gather wood for the fires for the Kiva and prepares the food for the ceremonies of the Powamu or Pachavu.

The Lizard is one of the overseer that helps to chastise the clowns for their behavior. Young men want to meet the Lizard so that they can treat him as a friend. By treating him as a friend they can ask him for help, to get a favorable interview with their sweethearts.

This Kachina is considered a powerful and healing Kachina. He dances with Antelopes during a Mixed Dance. These dances normally occur in late March or early April after the weather has turned warmer.

This is not a Kachina but a social dancer. They dance for the hunt, cycle of life from beginning to end, for health and welfare of the tribe, and also dance for abundant harvest. They dance for the skill and entertainment at the pow-wows.

He is a guard Kachina appearing in the Mixed Dances. He is to prevent evil spirts from entering the ceremonies.

This Kachina is a Chief Kachina with strong healing powers. He knows where all the proper herbs and roots are located. He dances in the Mixed Dances.

The Chasing Star Kachina catches the falling stars which represents falling souls and brings them back up to the heavens. He appears in many Mixed Dances.

This is not a Kachina but rather a social dancer who dances during the month of January. He is considered a provider and protector.

This is not a Kachina but rather a social dancer who dances during the month of January. He is considered a provider and protector.

The Crow Mother is considered by some as the mother of all Kachina's. She supervises the initiation of the children into the Kachina cult. The Crow Mother appears during the bean dance on all three mesas. She also brings baskets of corn and bean sprouts to symbolize the start of the new season.

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