Native American Indian Eagle Dancer Kachina Doll Navajo Made Artist Signed 4101-KD
Native American Indian Eagle Dancer Kachina Doll Navajo Made Artist Signed.
This is a remarkable example of Navajo Indian craftsmanship. This Eagle Dancer Kachina Doll was made the old fashioned way, hand carved out of genuine soft wood and masterfully hand painted with traditional designs. It is dressed with genuine buckskin leather, feathers, and fur. This vibrant Kachina Doll features blue apparel and has been captured in a lively traditional dance pose. The Eagle and its beautiful plumage represent strength, awareness, and power. The Eagles are known as the ruler of the sky and messenger to the heavens. The sacred Eagle Kachina is the overseer of all the kachinas and is the honored guest who receives many gifts. According to the Hopi, he is the main dancer of the Solstice Parade. This Eagle Kachina Doll is 15-1/2" tall (including the wooden base and wings) and 21" wide. Signed by the Navajo Indian 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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