Description
Mudheads at Play
Carving of three Mudheads sitting in a tree with a forth in a swing by Navajo carver Alfred Benally. The 19” high carving, “ Mudheads at Play" is a signature piece of Alfred’s.
Mudhead Kachinas are clowns who may be seen in most Hopi ceremonies. They drum, dance, play games with the audience, and may act as announcers for events. They often give prizes or rewards for the races and guessing games they organize. The term "mudhead" comes from their masks which have mud applied to them.
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About the artist
Alfred Benally
Navajo Kachina carver Alfred Benally has been carving for more than thirty years. Alfred is from Chinle on the Navajo Reservation. He is best known for his whimsical Koshare’s and Mudheads in a tree.
