A group of Hopi Koshare clown figures
Mid/late 20th century
Variously signed to undersides: John David Sr. / Finkle Sahmie Hopi Hano Clown / Wilbert Curby "91" Hano Clown / Hano Clown F. Begay / Sitting Hano [illegible signature]
The polychrome carved wood figures, some with leather pouches and accents, comprising a figure holding a chicken by John David Sr. (20th century, Hopi-Tewa), a standing figure holding two slices of watermelon by Finkle Sahmie Nampeyo (b. 1948, Hopi-Tewa), a seated figure holding a slice of watermelon, mouth agape by Wilbert Curby, a standing figure holding a farmer's hoe and watermelon by F. Begay, a seated figure holding a large knife and straddling a watermelon, and a figure standing on a log, mouth agape, 6 pieces
Tallest: 11.25" H x 4.75" W x 4.75" D; Shortest: 6.75" H x 4.75" W x 5" D

Each overall good condition with shelf wear, scattered scuffs and minor scratches, and dust accumulation commensurate with age. One figure with repaired break to hand. Another figure with repair to arm held with tape verso and two watermelon slices unmounted and retained. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.