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Late 20th Century
10" H
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root In the Flat Wall Hanging Style
In Very Good Condition
Jeremy Chapman is a Hopi artist known for creating such katsina dolls, including this Koshare example which has appeared in collector markets.
Koshare clowns are sacred jesters or "delight makers" in Hopi culture, often appearing during Katsina dances to entertain, teach moral lessons through humor, satire, and antics, and remind the community of proper behavior. They are typically depicted with bold body paint (frequently black and white stripes or spots), exaggerated features, and playful poses—sometimes eating watermelon or acting mischievously.
This particular piece is a flat kachina doll (also called a "flat" or plaque-style katsina), a more two-dimensional, hand-carved form from cottonwood root, often used for decorative or collector purposes rather than the fully rounded, action-figure-like dolls. It's approximately 10 inches tall, crafted in the late 20th century, with detailed painting and carving characteristic of Hopi artistry from the Hopi Pueblo in northeastern Arizona.
Due to the fragile nature of kachina dolls, we do not guarantee they will not break during shipping. We do our best to pack them well, but due to their fragile nature and even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachina dolls, please keep this in mind.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
10 in
Category:
Kachina - Old Style - Hanging
