Miniature Hand Made Tarahumara Kiva Ladder Set of Six 0031-CL
Miniature Hand Made Tarahumara Kiva Ladder Set of Six.
These hand made Tarahumara Kiva ladders make great accent finishes for any Southwest or Mexican decor. They are made from materials collected locally near the Tarahumara villages. Genuine pine branches are carefully whittled, notched and bound together using genuine goat hide and sinew to create these charming Kiva ladders. They're miniature versions of the ladders you would expect to see in the Pueblo cliff dwellings of the American Indians and they're perfect for dressing up a display, collection, or showcase. All sorts of interesting things can be done with these unique southwestern crafts, let your imagination guide you and you'll find something perfect for these Kiva ladders. They average about 9" to 10" in length and about 5" in width. They do vary in size slightly, you will receive a set of six from the group of Kiva ladders pictured below.
The Tarahumara Indians live in the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental of Northern Mexico. They are native to the region like the American Indians of the United States and have lived in the area for over three thousand years. The rough and isolated terrain has kept them mostly independent of western influences through the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century to today. They refer to themselves as the Rarmuri, the runners, as they pride themselves on their ability to quickly move through the canyons and mountains on foot. The Tarahumara live in small settlements, usually made up of cabins and shacks at an altitude of around 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Reaching one settlement from another requires long difficult hikes that ascend and drop steeply through rough, isolated canyons. Running up and down the rocky trails is an integral part of Tarahumara culture as a means of transportation, communication, and sport. |