Hopi Pueblo Koshare Kachinas on Natural Wood

Late 20th Century

11" H x 8.5" W x 4" H + 4

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root of 4 Koshare Dolls Sitting on a Natural Piece of Wood

In Very Good Condition

Hopi Pueblo Koshare Kachinas (also known as Koshari or Hano Clowns) are sacred clown figures in Hopi culture. These Kachina (or Katsina) spirits appear during ceremonies to entertain, teach moral lessons through humor and satire, and help maintain social harmony in the community. The Koshare are tricksters or jesters, often associated with fertility, sun, rain, and corn. They are painted in distinctive bold black-and-white horizontal stripes, sometimes with corn husk "horns" on their heads, and they perform antics like imitating audience members, making noise with rattles or drums, or engaging in playful skits to highlight improper behavior in a lighthearted but instructive way.

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.