$265.00
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Late 20th Century
10.25" H
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Painted in Brown, Red, Green, Teal, Black and White Colors and Adorned with Feathers
In Very Good Condition
Richard Mase was a Hopi artist known for carving traditional katsina dolls from cottonwood root in the late 20th century. He created pieces in the classic Hopi style, with detailed painting and natural materials.
The Mudhead is a clown-like figure (often appearing as a group called Koyemsi) who serves as an entertainer, disciplinarian, healer, and messenger in Hopi rituals. They are associated with fertility, rain, strength, and joy, but also act as comic relief, challenging villagers in games or contests to teach lessons through humor and mischief. Their distinctive appearance includes a mud-covered (or clay-like) mask with protruding knobs (usually six or more) representing the sacred directions or clouds, small eye holes, a beak-like mouth, and often a topknot or feathers. They typically wear simple kilts, body paint, and carry items like rattles or drums.
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.
