Native American Katsina Doll - Koyala, Palyakyamu, or Tewa Clown.

Koyala, Palyakyamu, or Tewa Clown. Face maks painted white with black eyes and mouth. Horns on top of head, black and white stripes. Rag ruff. Breech clout. Body painted in black and white horizontal stripes.* The Carver: Neil David Sr. 7". Purchased from Neil at Polacca. Neil has been carving since the age of 10. The day I visited he and two of his three sons were busy carving and putting finishing touches on Katsina for the upcoming Bean dance on First Mesa. Neil's adaptation, on a skate board.