Kachina Doll (Eshotsa [Clown])

• Artist: Pueblo, Zuni (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, pigment, wool
• Geographical Location: Zuni, New Mexico, USA
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: 16 5/16 in. (41.4 cm)
• Collection: Arts of the Americas
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H23, 1F
• Accession Number: 03.325.4600
• Image: CUR.03.325.4600_front.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2010

Catalogue Description:
This kachina doll represents one of the group of mud head kachinas who participate in dances as clowns that teach about proper behavior. There are usually ten clowns in the dance.