Old Style Hopi Carved Clown Traditional Katsina Doll

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Old Style Hopi Carved Clown Traditional Katsina Doll by Darance Chimerica

Clowns (Koshare) are not Katsinam, though they are an integral part of Pueblo society. During dances, these black-and-white-striped characters portray unacceptable Hopi behavior and provide entertainment between ceremonies while reinforcing community values. This is a sad clown with his cornstalk tassels and shell necklace.