Hopi Indian Deer Kachina Doll by Milton Howard.

This Deer Kachina Doll was made by Milton Howard, Hopi Indian, master Kachina carver. This Deer Kachina is superb in detail. The detail is exceptional. From the fine lines of the feather work, the beaded look in the jewelry to the carving of his knuckles. The time and effort and talent is evident with every stroke of this carver. Milton uses stain to bring out the natural wood grain of the customary cottonwood root, along with paint to enhance and show more detail. He takes the time, with what you can only imagine the patience it must demand, to feature and enhance every tiny detail line, as is the remarkably small lines he carves. This Hopi Indian Deer Kachina Doll is 17-1/2" tall, 6" wide and 5-1/2" long. Signed - M. Howard. Free Shipping does not apply to his item. Shipping for this item is $50.00. Please allow up to two weeks for delivery.

This is the large version of Milton Howard's Deer Kachina Doll. Howard also carves this Kachina Doll in a small size (about 11-1/2" tall) which is $1100.00. And, he makes a medium sized one (about 14-1/2" tall) for $2200.00. Let us know if you prefer one of these alternatives. Milton carves this Kachina Doll with impeccable precision. However, since these are hand made items and cottonwood roots all differ some slight variations will occur from piece to piece. Please allow two to three weeks for the ordering, creation, and shipping of these Kachina Dolls.

We are aware of your concerns in regards to the condition of your art work upon arrival. We have perfected our shipping, from years of experience in shipping this type of fine art, we can assure you, that your art work will arrive in excellent condition. In the worst case scenario, a small wooden feather might break off, but that is easily repaired.

Milton Howard, master kachina carver, was born on Feb. 8, 1964 in Tuba City, Arizona on the Navajo-Hopi reservation. His father, also a kachina carver, is from the Third Mesa area, and his mother is from the Rocky Ridge area. He is married and has three children. He took up carving as a young boy, learning from other members of his family, but he was not serious about it until he was living in Albuquerque, in his early twenties, going to school to be an electrician and carving with his cousins, Jerry and Dan Bert, in his free time. He sold his dolls to his classmates, carving kachinas for orders only. At about 30 years of age he made the decision to start carving full time. His art is now found in the finest galleries around the world and because his work is extraordinary and his prices are so reasonable, many serious collectors have obtained his dolls. The intricate details symbolize a lot of his beliefs, and what he has come to know as very sacred and divine to his culture.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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