Mudhead
Mudhead Kachina Gourd Mask- The natural squash has been left in it's original color and accented with fabric, feathers, leather, and horsehair. Hangs on the wall and measures 15 inches long.
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.
"Koyemsi"- is the Mudhead Katsina that was originally borrowed from the Zuni tribe. The Mudhead is a clown who plays with the children and jokes around with the adults. This Katsina has a turquoise rattle in one hand and a feather in the other.
Pictured is a Mudhead on his knees, planting corn. This Hopi style belt buckle is 2-3/4 inches wide with belt clasp 1-3/8 inches.
