Native American Koshari Clown Kachina Doll Navajo Made Artist Signed

Full of tradition and spirit, this is a charming example of Navajo Indian artistry. This one was made the old fashioned way, intricately carved out of genuine soft wood by hand and artfully painted with traditional designs. This is a highly collectible work of art that will grow in value over time. This clown features the traditional characteristics of the Koshari Clown dancer including the horns, white face, and hands full of watermelon. The amusing antics of the clown are not what the Hopi consider to be proper behavior in public. The Koshari dancers exaggerate and overdo everything in their dances, an example of how not to behave. The antics of the clown are kept in check by the Owl dancer. This Koshari Clown is up to his usual tricks - sitting on the ground, fooling around and eating watermelon. This quality Kachina Doll is 8-1/2" tall (including the wooden base) and 7" wide. The Kachina is decorated with genuine buckskin and fur. Signed by the Navajo Indian Artist Jacida including census number.

There are more than 250 different kachinas, each with its own separate attributes, representing everything from animals to abstract concepts. Kachina Dolls are models of the Kachinas and represent their likeness and traits. The dolls are gifts given to children and families in hope of future abundance and health as well as tools for education. The Kachina dolls of today's art market are a bridge not only between the spiritual world and mortals but also between Hopis and non-Hopis. The Hopi were the original Kachina doll carvers, using a single piece of cottonwood root. Their traditions were not isolated and soon the Navajo began carving in their own creative way, adding leather, feathers, fur, beads, and turquoise. Each year Kachinas come, they walk upon the earth and they dance to bring life and renewal, distribute gifts to the children, and reinforce the connection between the spirit world and the people. When the Kachinas return to the spirit world at the end of the planting, they return with the prayers of the Hopi that we might all continue on this earth for another round in the circle of life.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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