Native American Hopi Carved Mud Thrower Racer Katsina Doll

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Native American Hopi Carved Mud Thrower Racer Katsina Doll by Fred Koiyaquaptewa

The Mud Thrower (Tsukapelyu) only appears during the fast parade and he carries clay which he forms into balls and throws at the spectators to get their attention and at the racers in hopes of slowing them down so the village people may have a chance to win the foot race.