Circa: 70s
Condition: very good some sun fading
Size: 12 by 18 inches outside demensions
Type: Koyemsi, the mudhead clown kachina, Linoleum Block Print
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Michael C. Calaway, artist
Linoleum Block Print by Michael C. Calaway. Koyemsi, the mudhead kachina, is seen in all kachina dances. When the other kachinas are not dancing the Koyemsi plays games and act as the clown. Since the Koyemsi is considered very sacred, people never refuse him anything. To do so would be bad luck