{"product_id":"210728-062-hopi-koshare-clown-flat-kachina-katsina-doll-10-by-jeremy-chapman","title":"Hopi Pueblo Koshare Clown Flat Kachina Doll By Jeremy Chapman","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root In the Flat Wall Hanging Style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Chapman is a Hopi artist known for creating such katsina dolls, including this Koshare example which has appeared in collector markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshare 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877505261733,"sku":"210728-062","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p7936_i1_w582.jpg?v=1757346313","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/210728-062-hopi-koshare-clown-flat-kachina-katsina-doll-10-by-jeremy-chapman","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}