Both of the clowns above were made by Sam Masayumptewa. At left is a Tsuku or clown, 4.5 inches high and $120. A Koshare or Clown by Sam Masayumptewa. This one is 5.25 inches high, 6.5 inches wide and $120. (Both in SANTA FE)
The Koshare taking a watermelon break was made by Andrew Saufkie. 5.75 inches tall and $375. (Santa Fe)
The Tsuku was carved by Gary Tso and is 12 inches and $240. (TUCSON) The canny basketball player Koshare is by Sherald Holguin. 6 inches tall. $525 (SANTA FE) A Koshare for all seasons: Scroogetewama. By Larry Melendez from Sitsom’ovi village it measures 14 inches tall and is $275. (TUCSON)
A Koshare enjoying a piece of frybread, while the koshare carved in bas-relief along the bottom is chasing a pig for breakfast… 9 inches tall. $675 (SANTA FE)
Above is a Koyemsi or Mudhead at one of his other duties: handing out presents djring a ceremony - the flat doll to a young girl and a bowl and rattle to som lucky small boy, 10.5 inches tall including base. By Colleen Talahytewa of Munqapi Village. $525. (SANTA FE)
A Paiyatemu by Hongvi Marquez, 6 3/8 inches high and $160.
This particular carving represents a tsuku or clown katsina that appears on First Mesa. He is associated with the sun and is regarded as the patron of all the sacred clowns. Also called Taiowa.