c1960 HOPI KOSHARI CLOWN KACHINA KATSINA NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN DOLL-LOW START

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YOU MAY RETURN THIS ITEM FOR ANY REASON IF YOU NOTIFY ME WITH INTENT TO RETURN WITHIN THREE DAYS OF ITEM'S ARRIVAL AT YOUR HOUSE, AND YOU SHIP BACK WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL (I do not honor eBay's 14 day return policy). I SHIP WITHIN 5-10 BUSINESS DAYS OF YOUR PAYMENT,
I WORK FULL TIME AND CAN OFTEN ONLY SHIP ON SATURDAY MORNINGS - PLEASE MOVE ON TO ANOTHER ITEM IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH
5-10 BUSINESS DAYS FROM PAYMENT TIL SHIPPING.
HERE IS A
HOPI KACHINA / KATSINA from about 1960 (1955-1965)
, a FINE LOOKING HOPI /PUEBLO KATSINA DOLL, IN GOOD CONDITION FOR AGE!  A WELL CARVED / PAINTED NATIVE AMERICAN COTTONWOOD KATSINA CARVING - EXPECTED WEAR FOR AGE TO PAINT/FEATHERS. THIS KACHINA IS AN ACTION FIGURE TYPE KACHINA.
NO MISSING LIMBS OR CRACKS TO BODY, THERE ARE SOME CRACKS/REPAIRS AT SHOULDERS AND HORNS. MINOR TO WEAR PAINT/ACCOUTREMENTS AS EXPECTED FOR AGE.
AUTHENTIC HOPI KACHINA DOLL MADE FROM DENSER, SOLID COTTONWOOD ROOT.
THIS SIZE OF A LARGE KACHINA  APPROXIMATELY: 15" HIGH (Not including feathers) and 6" wide at hands.
SHIPPING WILL BE APPROXIMATELY .00 - .50, BOX VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL (LARGE KACHINA - larger box required for protection).
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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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Excellent condition for age and a true Collector's Item!!!!
Guaranteed authentic c1975 (1970-1980) NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI Kachina.
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Please feel free to contact me with questions, to request additional pictures, or to add comments about this item.
The maximum potential age range of this Katsina is 1930 -1980, therefore it is listed in both age categories.
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BY THE WAY - WATCH OUT FOR ALL THE FAKE " HOPI KACHINA MASKS "  OR " NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI PUEBLO MASKS ", ALSO BEING LISTED AS " HOOD" OR "HELMET" ON EBAY LATELY - THESE ARE MADE IN AFRICA (SOLD FROM EUROPE, i.e. POLAND), MADE TO LOOK OLD, BUT ARE POOR CONTEMPORARY REPRODUCTIONS. MOST OF THEM DO NOT EVEN ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE THE REAL KACHINA MASKS BUT ARE BEING SOLD TO NAIVE BUYERS AS AUTHENTIC. CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS BUT RESEARCH OLD AND AUTHENTIC HOPI KACHINA MASKS AND KACHINAS SO YOU DO NOT GET RIPPED OFF - EBAY IS A BUYER BEWARE MARKET FOR THESE ITEMS!!!
THERE ARE SOME FAKE KACHINAS ON EBAY NOW TOO - CONTEMPORARY AND FRAUDULENT BUT MADE TOO LOOK OLD. BE SURE TO RESEARCH AND LOOK AT ESTABLISHED REFERENCE BOOKS FOR THE TRADITIONAL KACHINA TYPES, FORMS AND MATERIALS USED .... FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT A SPECIFIC KACHINA
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