Pueblo clowns are also known as scared clowns. In the Hopi tribe, Pueblo clowns have five different roles: Payakyamu, koshare, tsuku, tatsiquo, and kwikwilyak. Pueblo clowns dress using black and white body paint in alternating patterns on their body and paint black circles around their eyes and mouth, with their hair parted and bundled above their head and corn husks added to complete the look. They play tricks and mimic strangers and tribe members to elicit laughter during ceremonies.

1. Pueblo Clowns:
The Pueblo Indians practice the Kachina religion, one of the things that they believe under
the Kachina religion is Pueblo clowns. Pueblo clowns are also known as scared clowns. A
Pueblo clown is a jester or trickster. In rituals there are many different roles within this title. In
the hopi tribe ( a smaller tribe under the Pueblos) the clowns have five roles; Payakyamu,
koshare (hano clown), tsuku, tatsiquo (mudhead), and the kwikwilyak. Each role serves as a
personification of a spirit. While performing these roles, the identity of the interpreter is
unknown. They also dress by using body paint and head dresses. They use black and white
body paint alternating colors on their body and paint black circles around the mouth and
eyes. The look is completed by parting the hair and putting it into bunches above the head
and corn husks are added. The tatsiquo is usually differently portrayed; they use pinkish clay
rather than body paint and a matching cotton bag goes on the head. They play tricks and
perform at ceremonies by mimicking strangers and other tribe members in order to get
laughter.
1.) What is another name for Pueblo clowns?
2.) How many different roles do they have?
3.) Name one role that Pueblo clowns have?
4.) How do individuals dress to portray a Pueblo clown?
5.) What is their role in a ceremony?