Description
In Hopi, a sacred clown is a combination of jester, priest, and shaman, and can serve many purposes. Clowns amuse audiences through their silly antics, intensify rituals by contrasting the sublime and the rediculous, and control non-conformist behavior through comic object lessons. Hopi clowns are truly the ultimate tradition keepers and the supreme delight makers. Explained are the purposes of various clowns and their historical background.
