{"product_id":"221107-289-navajo-carved-hopi-koshare-kachina-kachina-katsina","title":"Navajo Kachina Hopi Koshare Doll By O. Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. 1992 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e7.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKoshare (also spelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKoshares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) are one of the most playful yet profound Hopi kachina figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—sacred clowns who entertain while delivering social commentary, prayers for rain, fertility, and corn growth. They often appear striped in black and white, with exaggerated features, and perform antics like drumming or mimicking human folly during ceremonies. In doll form, Koshare figures emphasize whimsy, making them popular collectibles. Their role as \"society controllers\" adds depth, blending humor with spiritual power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877612118181,"sku":"221107-288","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/221107-289_1.jpg?v=1761774932","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/221107-289-navajo-carved-hopi-koshare-kachina-kachina-katsina","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}