Navajo Kachina Hano Clown Doll

8"

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Signed Hano Clown CWTOM

Excellent Condition

Hopi Kachinas (often spelled Katsinas in modern contexts to reflect Hopi pronunciation) are spiritual beings in Hopi cosmology, representing aspects of nature, ancestors, or moral concepts.  They’re central to Hopi religious and cultural life, particularly in ceremonies from winter solstice to mid-summer.  The term "Kachina" can refer to three things:  the supernatural beings themselves, the masked dancers who embody them during ceremonies, or the carved wooden figures (often called dolls) given to children as teaching tools.