Native American Hopi Carved Mudhead Katsina Dolls--Knocked Out

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Native American Hopi Carved Mudhead Katsina Dolls--Knocked Out by Earl Arthur

The Mudhead (Koyemsi) leads the racers into the village and challenges villagers in contests to prove their strength. During the rests in a dance, Mudheads may engage in games with the boys and girls in the audience. At other times, only a single Mudhead may appear as a drummer for a group. Should a dancer not have the proper mask or be late in arriving, he can easily become a Mudhead by donning that mask. These Katsinam appear in almost every Hopi dance. This pair decided to fight and one has been "knocked out."