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Native American, Southwestern United States, Hopi, ca. mid-20th century CE. An enchanting Koshari or clown kachina doll carved from cottonwood with an evocative visage and dramatic pose. Enveloped in red and white paints, the figure wears a loincloth and neck satchel while bending both knees and placing one hand at his groin and the other outward. His stylized face is adorned with black stripes that call attention to his open mouth and almond-shaped eyes, all crowned by a black coiffure. This kachina is a sacred jester or trickster spirit, and dancers dressed as Koshari will often parody and mock the audience to both invoke laughter and ridicule; they may also throw the watermelon at watchers! While humorous, the performances are meant as serious social commentaries. Size: 4" W x 9.25" H (10.2 cm x 23.5 cm)

Please note this item may fall under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and may not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, acquired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA in 1991

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  • Condition: Some light surface wear with some minor nicks and scratches, but otherwise intact and excellent with nicely preserved animal hide and pigments.

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