Lee Chapella, Koyaala (Koshari) Katsina carving
Lee Chapella
Tewa/Hopi Pueblo
Alternative Name
Lee Wayne Chapella
Date
1988
Medium Specific
Cottonwood, paint, corn husk
Classification
Sculpture: Wood
Dimensions
11 x 4 x 5 in. (27.9 x 10.2 x 12.7 cm.)
Accession Number
2025.35.28.77
Credit
Gift of Doris M. Lumsden
Memo / Artist Statement
The Koyaala Katsinas are clowns from the Hano village at First Mesa who entertains the spectators.
Biography
Lee Chapella is from First Mesa (old Hopi Village) Northeastern Arizona.
Inscription
L. Chapella 88