Mudhead Katchina, CKEL8-20
- Artist:
- Sloan, Herbert
- Price:
- $ 275
- Size:
- 14" Tall
- Stock ID#:
- CKEL8-20
- Status:
- In Stock
Mudhead also known as "Koyemsi" is a clown who may be seen in most Hopi ceremonies. Mudhead Kachinas drum, dance, play games with the audience, and may act as announcers for events. They often give prizes or rewards for the races and guessing games they organize. The term "mudhead" comes from their masks which have mud applied to them. Koyemsi are usually the ones that play games with the audience to the accompaniment of rollicking tunes. These games are generally guessing games or simple attempts to balance objects of performances of some common act and the rewards are prizes of food or clothing. These kachinas appear in almost every Hopi dance.
