Hopi Kachina Mudhead Doll

10.5" H x 3.5" L x 5.25" W

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root Holding a Feather and a Rattle Adorned with Felt, Yarn and Feathers

In Very Good Condition

The Hopi Kachina Mudhead Doll, known as Koyemsi (or sometimes Toson Koyemsi), is a traditional carved wooden figure (tíhu or doll) representing one of the most iconic and beloved spirits in Hopi Pueblo culture. These dolls are not mere toys but serve as educational tools, teaching Hopi children about the Kachinas—supernatural beings that embody natural forces, ancestors, and moral lessons. The Mudhead Kachina specifically symbolizes the earth's mud from which humans were created, emphasizing humility, renewal, and the balance between sacred and everyday life.