Native American Hopi Carved Mudhead Warrior Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Native American Hopi Carved Mudhead Warrior Katsina Doll by Norman Cuch

The Warrior Mudhead (Kipok Koyemsi) frequently appears with the clowns. He functions as a “hunter” of the clowns and sometimes threatens other Katsinam with punishment for misbehavior. The word “Kipok” means “go to battle” or “attacking someone.” This is a wonderful carving by Norman showing the yucca whips that he will punish the clowns with.