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Native American Hopi Carved Old Style Clown Katsina Doll Crying over Dropped Ice Cream by Cimmaron Grover
The Clown (Koshare) Summer Clown, is known by many names, including Kaisale (Winter Clown), Tsuku (Second and Third Mesa), Koyaala, and Hano (First Mesa). The Clown has a complex ceremonial role, giving wisdom and advice as well as poking fun at unacceptable behavior. The Clown is said to be a glutton, always overdoing it, whether he is making fun of the dancers, trying to get the children to behave during ceremonies, or commenting on Hopi behavior. Clowns are generally amusing and do things that no Hopi or anyone else would want to be caught doing. They are often depicted with a watermelon. According to Cimmaron, this particular carving is a self-portrait. When Cimmaron was a little boy he dropped his ice cream cone and pitched a fit just like this little Tsuku. He added wonderful details to this cottonwood carving, including the fabric medicine bag and sash, the fur hair and the little pine branch tied at his waist.Click on numbered boxes below image for additional views.
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Cimmaron Grover |
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10 in. tall |
| Price: $950.00 |
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