Vintage 70s Hopi 16.5" Koshare Clown Kachina and 50 similar items

Vintage 70s Hopi 16.5" Koshare Clown Kachina Doll, Katsina Carved by Honyumptewa This spectacular koshare clown was hand carved by Hopi carver Newton Honyumptewa in the early 1970s. This Katsina wears a cloth medicine bag on his neck and has cloth ties on his wrists and around his neck. He is also wearing (atop his carved blue jean shorts) a felt breechcloth. He stands with his hand up to shade the sun from his eyes and carries a rattle in his left hand. The kachina stands at about 16 1/2" tall, including base. Hallmarked by the Hopi master carver. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. * The Clown (Koshare) Summer Clown, is known by many other names, including Kaisale (Winter Clown), Tsuku (Second and Third Mesa), Koyaala, and Hano (First Mesa). The Clown has a complex ceremonial role, giving wisdom and advice as well as poking fun at unacceptable behavior. The Clown is said to be a glutton, always overdoing it whether he is making fun of the dancers, trying to get the children to behave during ceremonies or commenting on Hopi behavior. They are generally amusing and do things that no Hopi or anyone else would want to be caught doing. They are often depicted with a watermelon. * We would be happy to quote a package price if you purchase three or more kachina dolls. Just email us on the ones you are interested in! We have many years of experience in shipping and handling delicate artwork and artifacts, so we can assure you that your item will be well packed for shipping. Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic Native American jewelry, pottery and artifacts! If you like our products, please add me to your FAVORITES list or consider subscribing to our newsletter for updates on newly listed items, sales and special promotions. We would be happy to consider reasonable offers! Statement of Authenticity: We fell in love with Native American jewelry many years ago and really appreciate the true craftsmanship that goes into the making of a piece of genuine Native American jewelry art! That is why we chose to partner up with some of the oldest and most reputable Trading Posts in the Southwest who deal directly with the Native American artisans to bring you a large selection of authentic Native American products. These artisans come from the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and affiliate tribes on the reservations, so you can be assured that all our Native American products are authentic! (Please Note: We sell new items as well as old pawn that were handmade by authentic Native American artisans. Most of our old pawn items are One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability. Some of our new items can be re-produced and therefore may have some slight variances from the pictures. We do sell on other venues as well as occasional trade shows and reserve the right to cancel this listing if sold prior to any bids or offers. We try to keep our listings up to date, but may occasionally miss one. We highly recommend that you email us to verify stock so as not to disappoint. If unavailable, we will email you and offer an alternate item or a refund if payment had been made. In some cases, we can have one custom made with a two week lead time.) (We try our best to present the item as accurately as possible, but due to the effects of photo lighting, camera settings or computer monitor settings, the actual color may vary slightly than pictured.) We strive to be a 5-star seller and endeavor to provide the best customer service possible. If you should have any issues with your items, please email us directly so that we can fix the problems to your satisfaction. Thank you and God Bless! ID:9HD0654HKH Payment Terms Payment is due within 2 days of auction end or purchase date. We accept most major credit cards through Paypal. If you dont have a Paypal account, you can just pay as guest on the Paypal site. Shipping Terms Item will ship within 7-10 business days of cleared payment. We ship via USPS to confirmed addresses only. Any customized orders will require an extra 10 days for actual shipment. Shipping costs include postage, packaging, insurance and delivery confirmation. Insurance is provided through a third party insurer. Please allow up to 10 days for transit time, depending on your location.