This ring is exquisite. Crafted from 14k gold and beautiful natural coral. The coral has been hand carved into a Zuni Mudhead.
The Koyemsi, or the Mudhead Kachina, is a clown who may be seen in most Hopi ceremonies. Mudhead Kachinas 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.
Size 8.0
Michael Horse is an award-winning artist of Zuni, Mescalero Apache and Yaqui descent. He is a master silver and goldsmith who has been making jewelry for over 35 years. He uses high quality stones in his work including natural high grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more. He is most well known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio. He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film Many people recognize from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breakingTwin Peaks television series.
