Native American Badger Nurse Kachina Doll Navajo Made Artist Signed.

This is an impressive example of Navajo Indian artistry. This Kachina Doll has been captured in a lively traditional dance pose. This one was made the old fashioned way, intricately carved out of genuine soft wood by hand and masterfully painted with traditional designs. This is a highly collectible work of art that will grow in value over time. The mask has the traditional features of the Badger including the badger claw face paintings and the blue and white stripes down his nose. He is known as the nurse because he is the herb collector and assistant to the Medicine Man. This vibrant Kachina Doll is 12" tall (including the wooden base) and 5" wide. It is decorated with genuine buckskin, rabbit fur, and feathers. Signed by the Navajo Artist including census number.

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. The Kachina dolls of today's art market are a bridge not only between the spiritual world and mortals but also between Hopis and non-Hopis. The Hopi were the original Kachina doll carvers, using a single piece of cottonwood root. Their traditions were not isolated and soon the Navajo began carving in their own creative way, adding leather, feathers, beads, and turquoise. 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.

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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