{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-mudhead-kachina-doll","title":"Hopi Pueblo Mudhead Kachina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.25\" H x 1.75\" L x 1.5\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Cottonwood Root of a Mudhead with 2 Children Mudhead Dolls Piggy Backing on the Adult - 3 Dolls Total Adorned with Leather, Feathers and Fine Painted Detail Signed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mudhead Kachina (also known as Koyemsi or Tachukti in Hopi tradition) is one of the most iconic and frequently appearing figures in Hopi ceremonies. These spirits serve multiple roles: as clowns entertaining audiences, drummers, announcers, healers, messengers, or even guards. They often symbolize humor, humanity, and important cultural lessons. The Mudhead's distinctive appearance features a knobbed, mud-covered mask (representing lumps or deformities in some legends tied to incest taboos), a reddish-brown body, and simple attire like a black kilt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47336681078949,"sku":"230222-11","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/230222-11_1.jpg?v=1767117872","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-mudhead-kachina-doll","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}