April 23, 2024
"Koyala" Tewa Clown by A Honie - 1st Mesa Hopi - Kachina - Hopi
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This Hopi Kachina Doll is a great representation of Native American Art and Culture.The Kachina is titled "Koyala" Tewa Clown.The Kachina Doll was carved by A Honie of 1st Mesa Hopi.This is a Museum Quality Piece. Many of my kachinas were obtained from the Heard Museum in Phoenix with the balance from a variety of fine art gallery's in the area.Clown Kachinas provide amusement during Kachina Ceremonies. Often shown with watermelons, they behave in the usual manner of Pueblo Clowns, engaging in loud and boisterous conversation, immoderate actions, and gluttony. They are often Drummers for Dancers.In the Hopi Tradition, the sacred Clown Kachina frequently disrupts and makes a holy mess out of some of the most vital and fundamental rituals. The Clown satirizes Hopi life by acting out and exaggerating improper behavior. Many times the actions of the Clowns are meant to portray a lesson on behavior apparent in a Tribal Member. Their purpose is to show how overdoing anything is bad not only for the individual but for the people as a whole as well.This Clown Kachina is just over 12" tall and is in Near Mint Condition.Purchase price of $1,375. Offered at a great price.This would be a wonderful addition to any Kachina Collection.
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