Roy Fredericks, Koyola (clown) Katsina carving
Roy Fredericks
1960-
Hopi
Date
1997
Medium Specific
Cottonwood
Classification
Sculpture: Wood
Dimensions
17 x 8 x 6 in. (43.2 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm)
Accession Number
2018.35.28.308
Credit
Gift of Carol and Don Tallman
Memo / Artist Statement
Koshari or Koyala is the name of a Rio Grande clown that is often seen on the Hopi Mesas. The Hopis very frquently 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. This illustration shows the Koshari with a stack of red and yellow piki.
(Wright, 1973:239)
(Wright, 1973:239)
Biography
Roy Fredericks, Hopi Pueblo katsina carver active pre-1976 to present. Roy's favorite figures to carve are Chusona -Snake Dancer, Kwaakatsina - Eagle Katsina, and Mongwu - Great Horned Owl Katsina.
(Schaaf, 2008:98)
(Schaaf, 2008:98)
Date of Bio
Inscription
Koyola, Roy Fredericks (paint)