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Marked Sterling in handwritten script on the reverse with a set of silversmith's initials, this set of Mudhead Kachinas are a highly sought after and rare specimen of Native silversmithing. Mudhead Kachina history: known as Koyemsi to the Zuni and Tachukti to the Hopi) Mudhead Kachinas are one of the most significant and frequently appearing figures in Southwestern Puebloan cultures. They are vital cultural educators, sacred clowns, and ceremonial intermediaries who provide sacred humor, social commentary, and spiritual blessings. Vintage Sterling Silver.