Masawkatsina is ruler of the underworld; keeper of the dead and an earth god; a giver and caretaker of life; owner of the land, fire and crops; and maker of all things. During the katsina ceremonies, he is primarily associated with the dead. He performs on the plaza during the daytime and in the late afternoon, and also during Night Dances in the kivas. He is the only katsina to remain in the fourth world after the Niman ceremony concludes. Masawkatsina dolls are rarely given to children and never to infants because of this katsina's great power which can be dangerous. (981-21-10/58858)