Mudhead

For my presentation I made a replica of a mask used in ceremonies in Hopi and Zuni communities. Do you like it?



Mudhead often appears at the beginnings of the ceremony as a clown type figure, doing crazy things, making people laugh and bringing a joyful atmosphere. They are also know partaking in obscene behavior such as pooping in public or performing sexual acts, as a big example of unaccepted public behavior. They will also sometimes take the opportunity to single out and shame individuals who have been lazy or have done something wrong in the community.