HOPI KATSINA (KACHINA) LIFESIZE CEREMONIAL DANCE MASK. Patinated mask may represent the Koyemsi, commonly known as the Mudhead Katsina. It has a cylindrical or helmet-like shape that fits entirely over the head and rests on the shoulders of the dancer. This "case mask" form is characteristic of many Hopi Katsinam. The black and white striped ring around the base is a form of ruff and the stripes on the ruff are sometimes associated with certain figures or directional colors. The face is painted green, though it is usually a brownish-pink clay color for the Koyemsi, variations exist, and the overall form is the strongest Lastly, the top is adorned with reddish-brown, rough wool. Estimate $300-400
