A group of Hopi Koshare clown figures
Mid/late 20th century
Each variously signed and dated to underside: Leon Lalo "Clown" "Hopi" / Clown by V. White / Koshare V Wood / Koshare V Wood 1179 / Hopi Clown V. Wood "92" / Clowns, Sit Down Al [illegible]
The polychrome carved wood figures, some with leather pouches and accents, comprising a figure with arms crossed by Leon Lalo (20th century, Hopi-Tewa), a standing figure holding a watermelon slice and large knife by V. White, two figures seated facing each other over a drum, a standing figure holding a single watermelon, and three V. Wood figures including one struggling with a fishing line, one with three watermelons in its knapsack, and one seated holding slices of watermelon in each hand
Largest: 7" H x 6.75" W x 6.5" D; Smallest: 6.375" H x 3.5" W x 2.5" D

Each overall good condition with shelf wear, scattered scuffs and minor scratches, and dust accumulation commensurate with age. One figure missing a corn stalk headpiece. 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.