I was at the Heard Museum Saturday morning for one of the Artful Mornings lectures and although I didn't go in to the museum that day, I did stop in the gift shop to peek at the treasures on offer.
What caught my eye on this day was this display of carvings by Kerry Davis. They are all what is called "Koshare Clowns" and each one is involved in some whimsical activity.
Mr. Davis is of mixed Native American heritage with a Navajo mother and a Hopi Father. Having started carving at age 7, he has become a master carver.
I loved the one in the back on the right. It took me a minute to realize he was carrying a young clown on his back. I zoomed in to get a better view.
That is a great gift shop/gallery.
ReplyDeleteI love Koshare clowns. My parents had some in their Indian art collection and I do believe my brother has them. I'll look at his shelves next time we have a visit.
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful, Sharon.
ReplyDeleteThose are super fun!
ReplyDeleteClowns scare me, so not looking 😂🤣
ReplyDeleteThey look a bit scary, I can definitely see the Native American Indian influence in them.
ReplyDeleteUnique!
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