Hopi Kachina Koshare Clown Skiing Doll By O. Wood

ca.  1992

6" H

Hand Carved Cottonwood Root Signed and Dated another great example of Native Humor

Excellent Condition

Hopi Kachina (or Katsina) dolls are traditional carvings made by Hopi artisans from the American Southwest, primarily from cottonwood root wood. These dolls serve both educational and ceremonial purposes, teaching Hopi children about the spirits (kachinas) that represent natural forces, animals, and cultural values. They are often painted, adorned with feathers, fabric, and other materials, and signed by the artist. The Koshare (also spelled Koshares or Koshari) is one of the most iconic and whimsical types—a clown figure originating from Tewa Pueblo traditions but fully integrated into Hopi culture.