koshares

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Scope note
Spiritual clowns that perform during Puebloan ceremonies in the American Southwest; performers provide humor, personify important spirits, and teach cultural values through their dances. Often dressed in distinctive black-and-white striped clothing or bodypaint. Some kachina dolls take the form of koshares.
koshares
Accepted term: 28-Apr-2025