{"product_id":"5225-06-hopi-mudhead-kachina-katsina-by-edwin-choyou-jr","title":"Hopi Kachina Mudhead Doll By Edwin Choyou Jr","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.75\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Dead Cottonwood Root (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003epaako) and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Painted with Natural Mineral or Vegetable Dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eEdwin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eChoyou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Jr. is a recognized Hopi carver from the Third Mesa village of Hotevilla, known for crafting authentic cottonwood root Kachina dolls in a traditional style.  He has produced various figures, including an Owl Kachina (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMong'wa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) signed with his name, measuring around 14 inches tall.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHis work emphasizes cultural reverence, using natural materials and historical carving techniques passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoyemsi or Mudhead Kachinas are probably the most well-known of all of the Hopi Kachinas. They are clowns, announcers of dances, drummers and play other roles in Hopi Ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877846540453,"sku":"5225-06","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5225-06_1_654b3be9-c2e2-4302-98ff-38dc23add013.jpg?v=1760372691","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/5225-06-hopi-mudhead-kachina-katsina-by-edwin-choyou-jr","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}