Lee Grover Jr.

Koshare

11 1/2" total height


"Koshari or Koyala is the name of a Rio Grande clown that is often seen on the Hopi Mesas. The Hopis very frequently call this clown the Hano or Tewa clown as the Tewa of that village seem to have introduced this personage to the Hopi mesas.

These clowns are considered to be the fathers of the kachinas. They behave in the usual manner of pueblo clowns, engaging in loud and boisterous conversation, immoderate actions, and gluttony.

They are often drummers for other dances."

- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi Artist's Documentary (239)

The always mischievous and sometimes gluttonous Koshari are perfect satire of normal village life. Their facial features, posture, and body movements tell us so much about the attitude of life in the Hopi plaza.


Lee has done a nice job with this piece - and we recommend him as "one to watch." His kachinas are at a nice price and will likely only continue to improve and increase in value.

Lee Grover is from First Mesa, Tewa Village (Hano). He is in his early 30's and has been carving since his youth (12-14 years). He enjoys carving Owls and Bears. He puts a lot of detail into his work which have been recognized as "nice, clean dolls."

Gallery Price: $900.00

Sale: $720.00
(plus sh/han)


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