Here is an awesome Native American Hopi Koshari (Clown) Kachina. This piece dates to the late 1970s possibly early 1980s. It was made by Manuel Hoyungowa of the Third Mesa Hopi. It measure 15 inches tall X 5 1/2 inches widest point arm to arm. It is in excellent condition with no visible damage at all just a little dust from being displayed. It is signed on the bottom "Manual Hoyungowa" "Clown" and Hotevilla, AZ (Third Mesa) Really well done depiction and in amazing condition. Would make an awesome display piece for any collection Please email any questions. Here is some info on the "Clown" Kachina. They are known to bring a lot of exciting conversation into your home!!Koshari, Koyala, Hano, or Tewa are the names of a clown that is often seen on the Hopi Mesas. Clown Kachinas provide amusement during Kachina ceremonies. Often shown with watermelons, they behave in the usual manner of pueblo clowns, engaging in loud and boisterous conversation, immoderate actions, and gluttony. They are often drummers for dances.In the Hopi tradition, the Sacred Clown Kachina frequently disrupts and makes a holy mess out of some of the most vital and fundamental rituals. The clown satirizes Hopi life by acting out and exaggerating improper behavior. Many times the actions of the clowns are meant to portray a lesson on behavior apparent in a tribal member. Their purpose is to show how overdoing anything is bad not only for the individual but for the people as a whole as well. Koshari plays tricks, acts out absurd pantomimes, or cleverly mimics spectators. Like the more serious Kachinas, but in a humorous way, the clown helps maintain community harmony by reminding the people of acceptable standards of behavior within the Hopi community.

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