{"product_id":"180816-080-antique-hopi-wicker-basketry-tray-koshare-clown-kachina","title":"Antique Hopi Wicker Basketry Tray  - Koshare Clown Kachina","description":"\u003cp\u003e12.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshare Clown Kachina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pueblo clowns (sometimes called sacred clowns) are jesters or tricksters in the Kachina religion (practiced by the Pueblo Indians of the southwestern United States). It is a generic term, as there are a number of these figures in the ritual practice of the Pueblo people. Each has a unique role; belonging to separate Kivas (secret societies or confraternities) and each has a name that differs from one mesa or pueblo to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clowns perform during the spring and summer fertility rites. Among the Hopi there are five figures who serve as clowns: the Payakyamu; the Koshare (or Koyaala or Hano clown); the Tsuku; the Tatsiqto (or Koyemsi or Mudhead); and the Kwikwilyak.[1] With the exception of the Koshare, each is a katsinam (personification of a spirit). It is believed that when a member of a kiva dons the mask of a katsinam, he abandons his personality and becomes possessed by that spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith strong colors; an outstanding example of Hopi wicker basketry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition - Minor fading to front as typical for period pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877206450341,"sku":"180816-080","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p4062_i21_w1000.jpg?v=1757345579","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/180816-080-antique-hopi-wicker-basketry-tray-koshare-clown-kachina","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}