{"product_id":"hopi-kachina-mudhead-by-stewart-lanza","title":"Hopi Kachina Mudhead By Stewart Lanza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e11.375\" H x 4.375\" L x 5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root Holding a Black Carved Feather and a Rattle\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\"\u003eStewart Lanza is a Hopi carver known for crafting authentic Katsina dolls using traditional materials like cottonwood root (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003epaako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) for the body, natural pigments, leather, feathers, and yarn. His works are highly collectible, often sold through Southwestern art galleries and online platforms like eBay. Lanza's style emphasizes detailed symbolism and ceremonial accuracy, blending artistry with cultural preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eThe Mudhead, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKoyemsi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e, is a unique clown-like Katsina that appears in nearly every Hopi ceremonial dance. Unlike most Kachinas, which represent deities or natural elements, the Mudhead serves as an entertainer and social commentator. It reminds participants of human fallibility through humor, satire, and lighthearted antics, such as drumming, playing guessing games with children, or mimicking improper behavior during dance breaks. \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":46033363763365,"sku":"5224-0382","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5224-0382_2.jpg?v=1762282388","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-kachina-mudhead-by-stewart-lanza","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}