{"product_id":"hopi-coil-basket-tray","title":"Hopi Coil Basket Tray - Mudheads and Koshare Clowns Pictoria","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize .625\" Th x 15.5\" D\u003cbr\u003eHand Woven in Red, Yellow, Cream and Black with 2 Mudheads and 2 Koshare Clowns\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicting two of the most popular Clowns in Hopi culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHopi clowns, known as Koshare, Koyala, Hano, or Tewa on the three Hopi Mesas, are sacred figures within the Hopi religion and are considered jesters or tricksters in the Kachina tradition. \u003cspan class=\"svelte-x57wqa\"\u003eThe clowns' purpose is not merely entertainment but to reinforce Hopi values such as self-control, decorous interpersonal relations, nonaggression, non-acquisitiveness, and sexual modesty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-refs\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svelte-x57wqa\"\u003eBy exaggerating improper behavior, they highlight the consequences of deviating from cultural norms, thereby grounding the community and reminding individuals of their responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-x57wqa\"\u003eHopi Mudhead Clowns, known as \u003cspan class=\"qa-highlight svelte-x57wqa\"\u003eKoyemsi or Tatsuki\u003c\/span\u003e, are a significant figure in Hopi ceremonial life. These clowns play a multifaceted role in Hopi ceremonies, serving as entertainers, drummers, announcers for events, and organizers of games such as guessing games and races, often rewarding participants with food or clothing.\u003cspan class=\"inline-refs\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They are also considered social commentators, reporting on village affairs and providing humorous or satirical interpretations of community life, which helps reinforce social norms and defuse tensions.\u003cspan class=\"inline-refs\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Unlike most other Katsinas, they do not represent divine figures but instead embody human traits and behaviors, reminding the community of its humanity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014543986853,"sku":"250823-028","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/250823-028_1_fadedfront.jpg?v=1762999756","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-coil-basket-tray","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}