Old Style Hopi Carved Clown Traditional Kachina Doll (Katsina Doll)

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Old Style Hopi Carved Clown Traditional Katsina Doll by Samuel Masayumptewa

Clowns (Koshare) are not Katsinam, though they are an integral part of Pueblo society. During dances, these black-and-white-striped characters portray and punish unacceptable behavior and provide entertainment during breaks in the dancing while reinforcing community values. They are sometimes portrayed with watermelon, to show what gluttons they are.