Native American Art Vintage Stamped Leather Kachina Painting.

This beautiful work of Indian art will inspirit any southwestern decor. This vintage stamped leather Kachina is an exceptional Native American made work of art. This brilliant Kachina was stamped by hand into a piece of genuine leather and artfully hand painted. The natural textures and tones of the leather make a great background, it really brings out the colors. This stamped leather painting is mounted on a painted wooden frame which measures 15" tall by 12" wide. The rough cut wood is in great condition and complements the composition perfectly. This fine piece of original art is the perfect gift and it's highly collectible.

This vintage artwork is from the Arnold Roossin Collection. Roossin owned a trading post in downtown Scottsdale for many years. He passed away recently and Richard was able to buy up his remaining collection which included rugs, kachinas, jewelry, and artwork of all kinds. This stamped leather painting is part of that collection and was made over 30 years ago making it a real classic. It came to us unsigned and we don't know who made it. We can only attest to its quality craftsmanship and aesthetic beauty.

There are more than 250 different kachinas, each with its own separate attributes, representing everything from animals to abstract concepts. Kachina Dolls are models of the Kachinas and represent their likeness and traits. The dolls are gifts given to children and families in hope of future abundance and health as well as tools for education. Each year Kachinas come, they walk upon the earth and they dance to bring life and renewal, distribute gifts to the children, and reinforce the connection between the spirit world and the people. When the Kachinas return to the spirit world at the end of the planting, they return with the prayers of the Hopi that we might all continue on this earth for another round in the circle of life.