order A fun black and white "Clown" Kachina hand crafted by Navajo Artist Alfred Benally. This fellow was crafted with great detail. He has a watermelon slice in one hand and a group of feathers in the other. There is a leather medical bag around his neck and strands of leather looped around his wrists with yellow fur at the ends. The moccasins have fur and leather tied at the top. His horns have leather strips hanging off of them. One horn looks like it has been glued on at some point. An awesome Kachina to add to any collection.
Navajo Kachina carver Alfred Benally has been carving for more than thirty years. Alfred is from Chinle on the Navajo Reservation. He is best known for his whimsical Koshare's and Mudheads in a tree.
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.
Measurements: 12" height, 6" width, 4" at base
Product code: Kachina Black and White order "Clown" by Navajo Artist Alfred Benally